On and Off Stage
People who portray characters in dramatic works
A literary work acted out on a stage before an audiance
The customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group.
Etiquette
A section of a dramatic work in which one character delivers an extended speech, typically of elevated dramatic or poetic character
Monologue
The clothing that actors wear as they are embodying their characters during theatrical performances.
Costume
Any person, animal, or personified object in a story
Character
The action or sequence of events in a story
Plot
A set of rules that govern speech, specifically how speech can effectively translate to large audiences for maximum impact
Spontaneous acting usually based on some established criteria.
Improvisation/"Improv"
What a character wants in a scene
Objective
The lead creative coach and decision-maker in a theatre ensemble
Director
The physical space on which theatrical works are performed
Stage
One's ability to perceive how their words and actions are impacting those around them
Self-Awareness
Acting without words, creating an imaginary object, situation or character through hand and body movement
Pantomime
An actor's reason for acting in a particular way
Motivation
The constructed physical surroundings that inhabit the world of the play
Set
The study of live drama performed on stage
Theatre
The rhythmic flow of a sound and silence in speech
Cadence
Objects that are typically held or carried by actors to make the action on stage seem more realistic
Prop
The elements of theatre that consists of the visual components of a theatrical work, such as lighting, costume, and set.
Spectacle
An adjustment of vocal volume or quality for dramatic effect
Modulation