Theatre Glossary (Mike Green)


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Dialogue

Words spoken by the characters in a play to communicate their thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Directing

The process of guidance, bother external and internal, incorporating the development of leadership skills; the unification of a production from its basic interpretation through all the acting and technical phases up to the time of performance.

Drama

A piece of writing intended for stage presentation. (see Drama/Theatre and Dramatic Literature)

Drama/Theatre

Drama/Theatre is used to represent two ends of a continuum in theatre education.

Dramatic Activities

Such activities as pantomime, creative movement, improvisation, creative drama, storytelling, choral speaking, story dramatization, theme oriented drama, story theatre, readers' theatre, role playing, theatre games, and puppetry.

Dramatic Experiences

Dramatic play, dramatic activities, movement, and processes involved in personal expression through creative drama as well as attendance at, observation of, and participation in theatrical performances.

Dramatic Literature

Compositions in prose or verse presenting in dialogue or pantomime a story involving conflict or contrast of character and intended to be acted on the stage; a play.

Dramatic Play

Spontaneous free play in which children explore their universe, imitating the actions and character traits of others. Make-believe and fantasy may be part of the experience. Considered educationally valuable for the child as a natural way of exploring and expressing thoughts and feelings, it is play for the child's own enjoyment and not for performance.