Drama Terms

The pronounciation of words.

The art and technique of bringing the elements of theatre together to make a play

A personality or role of an actor

A theatrical work that is intentionally humorous

The conversation between actors on stage

The stage area toward the audience

A type of entertainment containing music, songs, and usually dance

What does collaborate mean

The ability of an actor/actress to stay "in character"

A male or female person who performs a role in a play or movie

Interrelated coditions in which a play exists or occurs.  "Always put things in...."

Opinions and comments others have of a performance

A long speech by a single character

A theater style in which scenes are created without advance rehearsal or script

An expressive movement of the body or face

An initial reading of a script done by actors

The center of the area defined as the stage

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

A signal (verbal or non-verbal) that indicates something is to happen next

Opposition of persons or forces giving rise to dramatic action

The clear and precise pronouciation of words

A group of artists perfoming together

The final few rehearsals just prior to opeing night

A character's reason for doing or saying something in a play

Clothing worn by those on stage

The person who oversees the entire process of staging a play