Types of Theaters
The part of the auditorium where the audience sits.
The House
Climax
The area outside the acting area on both sides of the stage
Wings
Putting together all the facets of a character to make them a living convincing human being
Characterization
The basic idea of a play
Theme
A traditional stage where the audience sits far away facing the stage
Proscenium stage
The section of the stage in front of the curtain
Apron
The main character in the play
Protagonist
A play in which the protagonist fails to achieve desired goals or is overcome by opposing forces
Tragedy
A stage where the front end juts out into the audience so that they are on three sides
Thrust Stage
The series of events following the initial incident
Rising Action
Cloth hung to enclose the acting area where colored lights are projected to denote time of day, mood, etc.
Cyclorama
The person of force working against the protagonist in a play
Antagonist
A play that presents life as we would like it to be
Romantic comedy
A bare bones theater with minimal set, props, etc. where the audience is at one level and can be moved around
Black Box
The information put before an audience that gives the where, when, why, and who facts of the play
Exposition
The area above the stage in which scenery or actors are hung
Flies
The reason behind a character's behavior
Motivation
A serious play that arouses intense emotion and usually has a happy ending
melodrama
A stage where the audience is seated from all directions
Arena Stage (Theater in the Round)
An element of the plot that is the solution of a mystery and/or an explanation of the outcome
Denouement
A stage curtain which opens from the middle to the sides of the stage
Traveller
Character interpretations which are not in a script but are supplied by an actor
Subtext
The power to arouse feelings of pity and compassion in an audience
Pathos