5 Questions
What does 'tension' refer to in drama?
A feeling that the story is building up towards something exciting happening
What is 'improvisation' in the context of acting?
When you make up a scene with no prior preparation
In drama, what are 'stage directions'?
Written instructions telling the actor what to do when speaking the line
Where is the 'downstage' area on a theater stage?
The stage area closest to the audience
What does 'status' refer to in the context of drama?
The level in society a character is
Study Notes
Drama Terms
- Tension is a growing sense of expectation within a drama, a feeling that the story is building up towards something exciting happening.
Dialogue and Script
- Dialogue refers to the words spoken by an actor while in role.
- Stage Direction is a written instruction in the script telling the actor what to do when speaking the line.
Performance Techniques
- Improvisation is when an actor makes up a scene with no prior preparation.
Character and Setting
- Status in drama refers to the level in society a character is.
- Positioning is the placement of an actor on stage to suggest the mood or relationship between them and others.
Stage and Set
- Downstage refers to the stage area closest to the audience.
- Upstage refers to the stage area furthest from the audience.
- A Spit Scene involves the performance of two scenes on stage at the same time.
Test your knowledge of theatre key terms such as tension, dialogue, improvisation, stage direction, status, and more. See how well you understand the terminology used in dramatic arts.
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