Drama Vocab

Male or female who performs in a play

The tempo of an entire theatrical performance

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

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

Directors liaison backstage during performance responsible for running each performance

Rehearsal moving from start to finish without stopping for comments

Acting without words through facial expressions, gesture, and movement

Written text of a play

A characters reasoning for doing or saying things in a play

Area where actors perform

Clothing worn by an actor on stage

A signal that indicates something else, either verbal or physical

Stage representation of an action or story; dramatic composition

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

Items carried on stage by an actor

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

Highness or lowness of a voice

A person who writes a play

Main Character of a play who the audience identifies most strongly

Long speech by a single character

The pronunciation of which a person expresses him or herself

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

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

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

Established characters that are immediately noticeable by an audience

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