Theater Terminology

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Theater

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A collaborative form of art involving live performances.

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Play

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A scripted performance intended for an audience.

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Act

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A major division within a play.

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Scene

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A smaller division within an act.

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Script

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The written text of a play, including dialogue and stage directions.

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Character

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A person portrayed in a play, often with defined traits and motivations.

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Plot

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The sequence of events in a play that unfold the story.

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Dialogue

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The spoken conversation between characters in a play.

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Stage Directions

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Instructions in the script that describe how characters move and speak.

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Set

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The physical environment where the play takes place, including scenery, props, and furniture.