Drama Unit

Front

What is the term for the area to the actor's left and at the back of the stage?

Back

Upstage Left

Front

What is the main focus of a scene in modern theatre?

Back

Changing the setting

Front

What does a playwright do with scenes, characters, and action from an existing work?

Back

Turns them into a play or dramatizes them

Front

Which aspect of drama involves the visual and physical elements on stage?

Back

Stage directions

Front

What is the typical range for the number of acts in a play?

Back

One to five

Front

What is the term for the area to the actor's right and at the front of the stage?

Back

Downstage Right

Front

What is the purpose of stage directions in a script?

Back

To guide actors on movement and positioning on stage

Front

What is a monologue in drama?

Back

A long speech by one character in a play

Front

What is the role of a director in a theatrical production?

Back

To oversee the artistic vision and staging of the play

Front

What is the difference between a tragedy and a comedy in drama?

Back

A tragedy deals with serious themes and often ends in disaster, while a comedy is light-hearted and usually ends happily.