terms
Drama
Plays that address serious subjects; often emotional.
Playwright
Who wrote the play.
Scene Heading
Scene number
Location
Time (if needed)
where is upstage located?
The back of the stage (furthest from the audience).
Playwright
The author of the play.
Blurb / Summary
A short description of what the play is about—its main idea, conflict, and themes.
Character Names
Shown before each line of dialogue.
Written with capital and colon(:) e.g. Cinderella:
who's perspective is the stage based off?
the actors perspective
Stage Directions
Notes that describe how characters should move, act, or speak.
Scene Description
Information about the place, time, and atmosphere of the scene. Often includes:
Where the scene takes place
Time of day or time period
Mood or tone of the setting
Stage Directions
Often in brackets or italics:
(Cinderella runs across the stage)
(The prince whispers to her)
What area is closest to the audience?
down stage
Dialogue
Speech between characters on stage; conversation in the play.
Voice Directions
Instructions on how a line should be spoken.
Examples:
softly
whispering
loudly
Dramatically
voice directions
Used to show tone or emotion.
Examples:
angrily
excited
confused
whispering
What does USR mean?
Upstage right
Monologue
A long speech spoken by one character revealing inner thoughts or feelings.
Props and Lighting and Sound
What actors use in the scene eg. Umbrella, book, pen, sword.
Lighting and sound effects used on the stage
movement and action
Details showing what the characters physically do on stage.
how many parts are there on a stage?
9 main areas