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Drama/Theatre
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03/04/2011

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Term

Actor

Actor


Definition
A male actor.
Term

Actress

actress

Definition
A female actor.
Term

Arena

arena

Definition
A theatre in which the stage is at the center of the auditorium.
Term

Cast

cast

Definition
A group of people selected to portray characters.
Term

Chorus

chorus


 

Definition
A group of singers.
Term

Costumes

costumes


Definition
A style of dress characteristic of a particular country, period, or people, often worn in a play.
Term

Director

director

Definition
The one who brings all the elements together.
Term

Duet

duet

Definition
Acting two people perform on stage.
Term

Folktales

folktales

 

Definition
Any story or tale passed on traditionally and based on superstition or false beliefs.
Term

Freytag pyramid

pyramid

Definition
A triangular diagram that shows how a plot or storyline progresses.
Term

Props

props

Definition
Any article, except costume or scenery, used as part of a dramatic production.
Term

Scenery

scenery

Definition
The painted backdrop on a theatrical stage.
Term

Front of house

front of house

Definition
Box office and lobby of a theatre.
Term

Script

script

Definition
The written dialogue, description, and directions provided by the playwright.
Term

Backstage

backstage

 

Definition
Area behind scenery not visible to the audience.