Drama: Origins and Vocabulary

Theatre Terminology

• The term for the final resolution of the conflict in a plot is called the denouement.
• A production manager is responsible for overseeing the entire process of staging a production.
• Costume refers to any clothing worn by an actor on stage during a performance.
• The apron is the stage area toward the audience.
• A cue is a signal, either verbal or physical, that indicates something else, such as a line of dialogue or an entrance, is to happen.
• The origin of the word 'drama' comes from the Greek word meaning "to do" or "to act".
• An antagonist refers to a character in a play who opposes the protagonist or main character.
• Catharsis refers to the emotional purging or cleansing that the audience experiences during a dramatic performance.
• The main aim of articulation in drama is to speak clearly and effectively to convey emotions and meaning.

Theatre Spaces and Performances

• Center stage is the central part of the stage, often reserved for the most important scenes or characters.
• A one-act play is a short play that consists of only one act.
• A monologue is a long speech by a single actor.
• The downstage area is the part of the stage closest to the audience.
• Breaking the fourth wall refers to when an actor addresses the audience directly, breaking the imaginary wall between the stage and the audience.

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