DRAMA

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DRAMA AND THEATER
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Drama
Prose or verse telling a story intended for
representation by actors through dialogue or
action.
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The Play
Playwright person who writes plays.
Script printed copy of a play.
Acts the major sections of a play.
Scene small section or portion of a play.
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The People
Actor male performer
Actress female performer
Cast all performers selected to portray
characters.
Director instructs actors on how to portray
characters.
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The Theater
A building where a play is performed containing
the stage and seating area for the audience.
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Literary Elements
Storyline Plot (what happens in a play or story)
Character A person or animal in a play
Story Organization Beginning, Middle, End.
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Monologue A long speech by one person.
Dialogue Conversation, in a play, movie or book.
Conflict The Problem in a book, play , or movie.
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Technical Elements of Drama
Scenery The painted boards and screens that are
used on stage as the background of a play.
Sounds Music Background sounds that reflect
what is happening in a play.
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Costumes clothing worn by an actor on stage to
help represent characters.
Props items used on stage to help actors tell a
story
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Performance Elements
Acting use of face, body, and voice to portray
a character.
Speaking verbal expression, voice projection,
speaking style, diction
Nonverbal Expression facial expression, movement
and gestures
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Creative Dramatics
Improvisation to make up or perform without
preparation.
Pantomime to communicate without speaking using
only facial and body gestures.
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Mimicry to copy or imitate something very
closely.
Role Playing to take on the characteristics of
someone or something.