Theatrical Terms and Definitions

What is an 'Act' in a play?

• A line spoken by an actor

• A division of a play usually made up of different scenes

• The main character

• A genre of dramatic performance

Fill in the blank: A line spoken by an actor directly to the audience, unheard by the other performers on-stage, is known as an ______.

• Aside

• Act

• Lead

• Scene

What does 'Blocking' refer to in theater?

• The main character

• A division of a play

• Precise staging of actors

• A genre of dramatic performance.

Who are the 'Cast' in a play?

• The group of actors who perform

• The main character

• The audience

• The director

Fill in the blank: A genre of dramatic performance having a light or humorous tone is known as ______.

• A) Tragedy

• B) Comedy

• C) Soliloquy

• D) Scene

What is 'Downstage' in theater terms?

• Areas of the stage closest to the audience

• The main character

• A division of a play

• A genre of dramatic performance.

Who is the 'Lead' in a play?

• The protagonist(s)

• A division of a play

• A line spoken by an actor

• A genre of dramatic performance

Fill in the blank: A section of a play that takes place in one location and time is called a ______.

• Scene

• Act

• Lead

• Comedy

What is a 'Soliloquy'?

• A genre of dramatic performance

• An act of speaking one's thoughts aloud

• The main character

• A division of a play

What is 'Stage direction'?

• Written instruction within the script

• The main character

• A division of a play

• A genre of dramatic performance.