1. Elements of Drama

2. What is a drama?
A drama or a play is a story that is meant to be acted out on stage in front of an audience.

3. Cast of Characters
A list of all of the actors in a drama or play – including a protagonist, an antagonist and other characters

4. Protagonist- the “good guy” or main
character
Antagonist- the “bad guy” or someone
against the protagonist

5. Setting Where and when the story takes place
* REMEMBER- setting is very important!! It can affect the characters’ motivations and actions

6. A drama presents a series of events called a plot
The plot centers on a conflict, a struggle between opposing forces, and unfolds through the characters’ words and actions.

7. Dialogue The lines that the actors speak
The conversations between characters

8. Stage Directions
The instructions that tell the actors what to do on stage
The stage directions are often put in parentheses

9. Ex: “I won’t go to the store
Ex: “I won’t go to the store!” (Johnny slammed his foot down and quickly turned his head)
EX: (Derek ran off the stage)

10. Acts and Scenes
Acts- divide a longer play into smaller parts like chapters in a book
Scenes- divide the acts each time the setting changes