Dramatic Terms

the written text of a stage play, screenplay, or broadcast. specifically : the one used in production or performance.

non-spoken texts that convey a wide variety of information to the actors, designers, and directors.

a sequence of continuous action in a play, film, opera, or book.

a person in a novel, play, or film.

a set of clothes worn by an actor or performer for a particular role.

a conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or film.

a raised floor or platform, typically in a theatre, on which actors, entertainers, or speakers perform.

a building or outdoor area in which plays and other dramatic performances are given.

portable objects other than furniture or costumes used on the set of a play or film.