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Drama Terms

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    Words and definitions related to drama
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  • The series of events leading to the high point of action
    Rising action
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  • The introductory section of a play in which characters, time, place, and situation are presented
    Exposition
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  • The series of events following the high point of interest
    Falling action
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  • The highest point of the action in the play
    Turning point
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  • The final revelation or outcome of a play
    Catastrophe
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  • The right side of the stage from the actor's point of view
    Stage right
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  • The area of the stage away from the footlights
    Upstage
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  • The viewers, who need to be responsive to the action on stage
    Audience
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  • The left side of the stage from the actor's point of view
    Stage left
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  • The area of the stage close to the footlights
    Downstage
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  • A play in which the protagonist meets with death or defeat
    Tragedy
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  • An amusing play that ends happily
    Comedy
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  • A subdivision of a play
    Act
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  • The hero or main character of a play
    Protagonist
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  • The stage furnishings, which add reality to a play
    Props
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  • The main idea of a play
    Theme
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