Theatre Glossary (Mike Green)
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DialogueWords spoken by the characters in a play to communicate their thoughts, feelings, and actions. |
DirectingThe 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. |
DramaA piece of writing intended for stage presentation. (see Drama/Theatre and Dramatic Literature) |
Drama/TheatreDrama/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 ExperiencesDramatic 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 LiteratureCompositions 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 PlaySpontaneous 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. |