2. Drama
Prose or verse telling a story intended
for representation by actors through
dialogue or action.
3. The Play
Script : printed copy of a play.
Acts : the major sections of a play.
Playwright : person who writes plays.
Scene : small section or portion of a play.
4. The People
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. Elements of Drama
Plot: the main storyline
Theme: the basic idea of the play
Character: person, animal or thing in the
story
7. Language: formal setting or dialect
Spectacle: visuals involved on stage
Dialogue: conversation between two or
more characters.
Monologue: one person speaking
8. Costumes: clothing worn by an actor
on stage to help represent characters.
Props: items used on stage to help
actors tell a story
