Drama Vocabulary Terms

Front

What is a theater?

Back

A theater is a place where a play is performed, including seating for the audience and a stage for the performance.

Front

Who is a playwright?

Back

A playwright is a person who writes plays.

Front

What is a script?

Back

A script is the written text of a play, including dialogue and stage directions.

Front

What is the title of a play?

Back

The title is the name of the play.

Front

What is a stage?

Back

A stage is a raised platform where actors perform so they can be easily seen by the audience.

Front

What is an actor?

Back

An actor is a person who performs in a play.

Front

What does a narrator do?

Back

A narrator tells the story in a play, often providing background information.

Front

What is a scene in a play?

Back

A scene is a division of a play that takes place in a specific location and time.

Front

What is the purpose of stage directions?

Back

Stage directions are instructions in the script that tell actors how to move or behave on stage.

Front

What is a performance?

Back

A performance is when actors present a play in front of an audience.