Action

The core of a theatre piece; the sense of forward movement created by the sense of time and/or the physical and psychological motivation of characters.

 Actor

A male actor.

Actress

A female actor.

Antagonist

One who opposes and actively competes with another in a play, most often with the protagonist.

 Cast

A group of people selected to portray characters.

Chorus

A group of singers.

Costumes

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

 Dialogue

Conversation used by two or more characters to express thoughts, feelings, and actions.

 Director

The one who brings all the elements together.

Dramatic Media

Means of telling stories by way of stage, film, television, radio, or computer discs.

 Duet

Acting two people perform on stage.

 Mime

Stylized pantomime which is more exaggerated than typical pantomime.

Props

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

Protagonist

The leading character in a play or other literary work.

 Set or Setting

The scenery constructed for a theatrical performance.