Reading a Script
The spoken words of the characters in a play.
Dialogue
The name of a long speech revealing a character's inner thoughts.
Soliloquy
Objects used by actors during a performance
Props
A funny performance designed to make the audience laugh
Comedy
Beat
Instructions describing the actions and emotions of the actors.
Stage directions
A comment unheard by other characters on stage.
Aside
Clothing worn by actors to show a character
Costumes
Tragedy
An object word on the face to represent a different character is called a __________
Mask
What are the major divisions and subdivisions of a play?
Acts and scenes
Daily Double - A character speaks directly to the audience
Direct address to the audience
Directions showing when a character enters or leaves
Entrances and exits
A performance that combines acting, music and singing
Musical
The invisible barrier between actors and the audience is known as the ___________
Fourth Wall
The written text the actors use to perform a play
A play script
A scene created on the spot without a script
Improvisation
Information about time, place and environment
Setting description
Daily Double - A form of exaggerated physical comedy
Slapstick
The struggle or problem between characters in a drama is called __________
Conflict
Brief instructions showing how a line should be spoken
Parentheticals
A long speech by one character for an extended period of time
Monologue
Changes involving a new location or time period
Scene changes
All in - What type of play (genre) is Playing Beatie Bow?
Historical fantasy drama
The name given to a person who writes a play is called a ________
Playwright