Drama Terminologies

Front

The spontaneous and imaginative use of movement and speech to create a character or object in a particular situation and develop the scene. It is also a form of live theatre in which plot, characters and dialogue are made up on the spot, often based upon a suggestion from the audience.

Back

Improvisation

Front

A long speech made by one actor; may be delivered alone or in the presence of others.

Back

Monologue

Front

A speech in which an actor speaks the inner thoughts of his/her character aloud for the audience to share; the actor is usually alone on stage during a _________.

Back

Soliloquy

Front

A spontaneous or instinctive urge or reaction that arises within a performer during the collaborative process

Back

Impulse

Front

Variations in levels of energy, physical movement, pace or emotional intensity in a scene. Also used in technical theatre to describe the difference between levels of sound.

Back

Dynamics

Front

The basic idea of a play; the idea, point of view or perception that binds together a work of art

Back

Theme

Front

Everything that gets in the way of the character's objectives

Back

Obstacle

Front

The director's overarching creative concept, artistic intent, and holistic perspective for the theatrical production.

Back

Vision

Front

The internal or external struggle between opposing forces, ideas, or interests that creates dramatic tension.

Back

Conflict

Front

A feeling of uncertainty as to the outcome, used to build interest and excitement on the part of the audience.

Back

Suspense