The document summarizes key elements of drama, including exposition to introduce characters and setting, external and internal conflicts that develop throughout rising action and climax, and resolution of problems by the end. It also notes that drama "shows, don't tells" through dialogue and actions on stage, requiring collaboration from playwrights, directors, actors, and designers to convey the story through performance instead of narrative description.

1. DramaComes from Greek words meaning "to do" or "to act."

2. ExpositionIntroduction to play Exposes audience to characters and setting

3. Conflict External – man v. man, man v. nature, etc.Internal – man v. self

4. CharactersDeveloped mostly indirectly in dramaCharacter conflicts reveal their true selvesPeople and relationships undergo change

5. Rising ActionConflicts continue to occur as the story unfolds

6. ClimaxMost exciting part of the play

7. ResolutionProblems are resolved; story ends

8. Drama“Show, Don’t Tell”

9. “Show, Don’t Tell”In a novel, writers use narrative passages to tell story along with description and dialogueIn a play, the whole story must be conveyed by dialogue and stage actionsExample: If a man is mean---In a short story or novel, writer can tell youIn a play, must show by actions or dialogue

10. A Collaborative MediumPlaywrightProducerDirectorActorSet DesignersCostumersLighting Designers