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A story intended to be performed in front of an audience.
DRAMA
These are divisions of acts that occur in different settings
SCENES
A major division within a play in which two or more scenes are grouped together
ACT
A list of all the characters in a play. They usually are listed according to appearance
The CAST
These are instructions for the actors, the director, and the stage crew and are normally written in italics
Stage Directions
The abbreviation of the word "property" and is any object that is used in a play to enhance the setting
PROP
The author (writer) of a play.
PLAYWRIGHT
A dramatic work that presents the downfall of a character due to bad judgement and leads to a disastrous conclusion.
TRAGEDY
The words spoken by the characters to each other.
Dialogue
A long uninterrupted speech that is spoken by a single character which reveals his/her thoughts and feelings
MONOLOGUE
The written form of a play which has dialogue.
SCRIPT
Name a "Weirdo" at your table.
- Whoever is written down -
This is when an actor turns and talks directly to the audience. Usually the other characters is not aware of it.
Breaking the "Fourth Wall"
This is where the action of a play takes place. It usually has three walls and an invisible "fourth wall"
STAGE
The central message/life lesson of a drama
THEME
A struggle that a character has. This can be either internal or external.
CONFLICT
The person who is off set and tell the audience important information during the play.
NARRATOR
What country is Omar going to for 3 years after Christmas?
JAPAN
This is the person who directs the actors and stage crew.
DIRECTOR
What is Mr. Ball's favorite football team?
The Dallas Cowboys !
The clothing and accessories worn by the actors to portray the characters and the time period
COSTUMES
What is the actions in the brackets below?
[Wyona is sitting on the couch. She sees Paul and jumps to her feet.]
Wyona. [Angrily.]
Stage Directions
Is Mr. Ball naturally bald or does he shave his head?
He Shaves it EVERY morning.