Drama Terms

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What is the text that has everything needed to perform a drama, including dialogue and instructions for the stage?

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script

Front

What is the author of a play called?

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playwright

Front

What are the specific instructions about scenery, costumes, and details on how the actors should act in a play?

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stage directions

Front

What is the name of the list of characters and how they are related in a play?

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cast of characters

Front

What do we call a story that is intended to be performed by actors?

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drama

Front

What is a performance that is meant to be funny called?

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comedy

Front

What is a serious play that often has a sad ending called?

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tragedy

Front

What is the main idea or message of a play called?

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theme

Front

What do we call the person who performs in a play?

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actor

Front

What is the term for the place where a play is performed?

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stage