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Drama Notes. January 4, 2009. Drama Notes. The Stage Directions left and right are oriented from the point of view of the actors Downstage right is at the front of the stage on the actor’s right Downstage left is at the front of the stage on the actor’s left
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Drama Notes January 4, 2009
Drama Notes • The Stage • Directions left and right are oriented from the point of view of the actors • Downstage right is at the front of the stage on the actor’s right • Downstage left is at the front of the stage on the actor’s left • Downstage center is at the front and center of the stage. • Draw the stage and directions here.
Drama Notes • Actor—person whose function it is to communicate words and emotions to an audience. • Exposition—the introduction of the setting and the characters. • Rising Action– series of events leading up to the climax, usually covers more than one act.
Drama Notes • Falling Action– series of events following the climax; t6he conflict is the essence of the play; mos6t events go against the protagonist. • Climax– the highest point of action in the p lay; change in the protagonist who seems to be foll9iwng a downward path. • Moment of Final Suspense– near the end of the play, it begins to look as if things will go the way of the protagonist afterall.
Drama Notes Act– a subdivision of the play Monologue– a single person speaking alone on the stage—with or without an audience. Pun– a joke that comes from a play on words Foil– a character whose qualities contrast with those of another character’s Comedy– a dramatic work often light and humorous in tone.
Drama Notes History– a dramatic work based on a actual historical event or person. Scene– A subdivision of an act. Antagonist– the character who opposes or competes with the leading character. Prop – part of the stage furnishings, objects, etc. Theme– important central idea presented by the play Plot– the chain of events that make up the play.