Elements of Drama

Front

What is the time and place in the play called?

Back

Setting

Front

What is the text of the play referred to as?

Back

Script

Front

Who tells what happens in the play?

Back

Narrator

Front

What do we call all of the characters, usually portrayed by actors?

Back

Cast of characters

Front

What are the labels before lines of dialogue that indicate which character is speaking?

Back

Character tag

Front

What is a scene in a play?

Back

A scene is a division of an act that usually takes place in a single location and time.

Front

What is an act in a play?

Back

An act is a major division within a play, often made up of several scenes.

Front

What are stage directions?

Back

Stage directions are instructions in the script that tell actors how to move or behave on stage.

Front

What is dialogue in a play?

Back

Dialogue is the spoken conversation between characters in a play.

Front

What is the role of the director in a play?

Back

The director is responsible for overseeing the artistic aspects of a play, including the actors' performances.