Drama Terms

Front

What is the written text of a play?

Back

script

Front

What are the divisions of a play called?

Back

acts/scenes

Front

What is the main character's issue or motivation in a play?

Back

problem/conflict

Front

What is an object used in theatre arts to help with storytelling?

Back

prop

Front

What is another term for a play?

Back

drama

Front

What do we call the people who perform in a play?

Back

actors

Front

What is the term for the background and setting of a play?

Back

set

Front

What is the sequence of events in a play called?

Back

plot

Front

What are the instructions for actors in a script called?

Back

stage directions

Front

What is the central idea or message of a play?

Back

theme