1. DRAMA
AND
THEATER

2. Drama
Prose or verse telling a story intended for representation by actors through dialogue or action.

3. 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.

4. The People Cast: all performers selected to portray characters.
Actor: male performer
Actress: female performer
Cast: all performers selected to portray characters.
Director: instructs actors on how to portray characters.

5. The Theater
A building where a play is performed containing the stage and seating area for the audience.

6. Areas of the Stage
Backstage: area behind scenery not visible to audience.
Center stage: area in the center of the stage.
Downstage: area closest to the audience.
Stage left/right: area to actor’s left or right as he/she faces the audience.

7. Upstage: area furthest away from the audience.
Backdrop: painted curtain without fullness.
Flats: canvas-covered wooden frames used for scenery.
Set: all sets and props that help define the action.

8. Stage Directions Cue: something that precedes the next action.
Cut: to stop the action.
Exit: to leave the stage.

9. Elements of Drama Plot: the main storyline
Theme: the basic idea of the play
Character: person, animal or thing in the story

10. Language: formal setting or dialect
Dialogue: conversation between two or more characters.
Monologue: one person speaking
Soliloquy: speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself 

11. Costumes: clothing worn by an actor on stage to help represent characters.
Props: items used on stage to help actors tell a story