Drama Terms

The planning out of movements on stage

A group of theatrical artists working together is called

A person/role that an actor/actress plays

A long speech given by one character

A reading of a script done by characters who have never previously viewed the play

A type of theater containing music, dance, and acting

The center of the area defined as the stage

The final few rehearsals just prior to opening night

The ability to stay "in character"

The audience's right side of the stage is called....

A person who performs a role in a play or movie

Inter-related conditions in which a play exists

The audience's left side of the stage is called

An expressive movement of the body or limbs

The stage area toward the audience

Clothing worn by actors/actresses

The clear pronunciation of words

Opposition of forces giving rise to dramatic action

Spontaneous theater made up on the spot

A signal that something is to happen next is called

A character's reason for doing something