A set of principles underlying the work of a particular artist or artistic  movement.

 The conversation or verbal exchange between characters in a play.

The clear and precise pronunciation of words and sounds by actors.

The opponent or adversary of the main character.

The specific movement and positioning of actors on stage.

The resolution or final outcome of a play.

The area between the front curtain and the edge of the stage.

The small actions, movements, or gestures performed by actors during a scene.

When the acting style is subtle, internalised and highly credible.

Spontaneous or extemporized speech or conversation.

The small actions, movements, or gestures performed by actors during a scene.

Taking something that is familiar and 'making it strange'.

A lighting cue where all stage lights snap off simultaneously.

The overall socio-political milieu of the play.

A system in which members are ranked according to relative status or authority.

The process of bringing a character to life by portraying their traits.

A convention in which class members question or interview someone who is  in role.

A group of performers who speak and move in unison.

A recurrent thematic element in an artistic or literary work.

A group of performers who commented on the play's main action.

Allegorical drama having personified abstract qualities as the main  characters and presenting a lesson about good and evil.

A form of improvisational theatre that originated in Italy during the 16th century.

A style of play, which originated in the 19th century, relying heavily on  sensationalism and sentimentality.

A form of theatre performance in which action and character are suggested  using gesture, movement, and facial expression without words or sounds.

The tone or feeling of the play, often engendered by the music, setting, or  lighting.

The reason or reasons for a character's behaviour.

The perspective from which the story is told.

The circumstances and background surrounding a play or performance.

A stylized type of dance-drama in which all roles are traditionally  played by male actors.

 The resolution or final outcome of a play.

The process of overseeing and guiding the artistic vision and execution of a theatre production.

Any movement of the actor's head, shoulder, arm, hand, leg, or foot to  convey meaning.

The clear and precise pronunciation of words and sounds by actors.

The specific movement and positioning of actors on stage.

The small actions, movements, or gestures performed by actors during a scene.

The conversation or verbal exchange between characters in a play.