Theatrical Terms and Concepts

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Vocal Delivery

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Refers to the way a performer on stage expresses meaning of a text through volume, pitch, rate or speed of speech, pauses, pronunciation, and articulation.

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Verse

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The way poetry and lyrics are written, broken into stanzas.

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Monologue

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A long dramatic speech delivered by a single character in a play, vocalizing the character’s thoughts.

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Visual Delivery

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Refers to the way a performer interprets plot, character, and conflict through movement, gestures, and facial expressions.

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Dramatic Irony

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When an audience understands what's going on in a situation while the characters are unaware.

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Prologue

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An introductory section of a play that sets the stage for the story.

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Protagonist

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The main character in a drama, often facing a conflict.

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Aside

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A remark made by a character in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but not by other characters.

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Soliloquy

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A speech in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, often while alone on stage.

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Theatrical Elements

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Components that make up a theatrical performance, including acting, directing, design, and production.