Drama Vocab

The pronunciation of which a person expresses him or herself

An incident art form based on pantomime in which gestures are used to express ideas

Performance that focuses on small presentations, such as a classroom, not for public view

Items carried on stage by an actor

A signal that indicates something else, either verbal or physical

Opinions based on predetermined criteria that may be used for self evaluation

Art and technique of bringing elements of theatre together to make a play

Highness or lowness of a voice

A reading of a script done by actors who have not previously reviewed the play

Area where actors perform

Few final rehearsals prior to opening night wearing full costume and makeup, full elements

The tempo of an entire theatrical performance

Main Character of a play who the audience identifies most strongly

Rehearsal moving from start to finish without stopping for comments

Clothing worn by an actor on stage

A person who writes a play

Established characters that are immediately noticeable by an audience

Dramatic form (1800s) has cliff hanging events, emotional appeals, or strongly moralistic tone

Acting without words through facial expressions, gesture, and movement

Long speech by a single character

A characters reasoning for doing or saying things in a play

Directors liaison backstage during performance responsible for running each performance

Stage representation of an action or story; dramatic composition

The planning and working out of the movements of actors on stage

Written text of a play

Male or female who performs in a play