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. Literary Elements Storyline – Plot (what happens in a play or story)
Character – A person or animal in a play
Story Organization – Beginning, Middle, & End.

7. Monologue – A long speech by one person.
Dialogue – Conversation, in a play, movie or book.
Conflict – The Problem in a book, play , or movie.

8. 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.

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

10. 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

11. Creative Dramatics
Improvisation: to make up or perform without preparation.
Pantomime: to communicate without speaking using only facial and body gestures.

12. Mimicry: to copy or imitate something very closely.
Role Playing: to take on the characteristics of someone or something.