Drama Terms-1
A story that ends happily.
What is a comedy
The Pinch and the Ouch, the essence of interaction
The objects that an actor uses on stage.
What is props
Chapter 1 theme
What is setting the scene
The major division in a play.
What is an act
Define script
a written play
Chapter 4 Theme
The Knock on the Door, the transition to interaction
A humorous imitation of a serious literary work.
What is a parody
Chapter 2 theme
What is the building a foundation
The main character/hero of a play.
What is a protagonist
Conversation between characters.
What is a dialogue
Chapter 6 theme
Preparation, the emotional life of an actor
The 4 Ps of Acting
What is Perception, Practice, Patience, Preparation
Chapter 10 theme
A short address by an actor at the end of a play that comments on the meaning of the events in the play or looks ahead to expected events; an afterword.
What is an epilogue
Information in the script of a play that instructs the actors how to act out the scene and what emotions to use.
What are stage directions
Chapter 8 theme
More on Preparation, revisiting the inner spark
What is an antagonist
Chapter 7 theme
The furnishings and scenery for a play.
What is a set
A solo speech which expresses a characters most inner emotions to the audience.
What is a monologue
Chapter 9 theme
The Magic As If, making it personal
A long speech in which a character who is alone onstage expresses private thoughts or feelings.
What is a soliloquy
Chapter 5 theme
What is repetition
The 4 C's of Drama
What is Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking.