The person who writes the play

Printed copy of the play

The major sections of the play

Small sections or portion of a play

All performers selected to portray characters

Instructs actors on how to portray characters

A building where a play is performed containing the stage and seating area of the audience.

Instructions in a text of a play, especially one indicating movement, position, tone, or sound effects or lighting.

The main story line

The basic idea of the play. What you take away from it.

Person, animal, or thing in the story.

Conversation between two or more characters

One person speaking

clothing worn by an actor on stage to help represent characters.

items used on stage to help actors tell a story.

Character is confronted with a difficult moral choice and usually ends in his or her death.

A humorous entertaining performance with a happy ending.