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What is drama? . Drama. The word is taken directly from the Greek drama , meaning “a deed or action of the stage.” The Greek word evolved from the Greek term dran , meaning “to do” or “to act.” . When did “drama” occur? . Festival of Dionysus Types of drama 1. Comedy 2. Tragedy
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Drama • The word is taken directly from the Greek drama, meaning “a deed or action of the stage.” The Greek word evolved from the Greek term dran, meaning “to do” or “to act.”
When did “drama” occur? • Festival of Dionysus • Types of drama • 1. Comedy • 2. Tragedy • 3. History
Theater Terms • Above - Upstage or away from the audience. Actors crossing above a prop or piece of set are keeping it between them and the audience. (Angel Walk) • Acoustics – how well can audience hear sounds? • Acting Area- where acting takes place (Front Stage)
Apron A part of the stage projecting towards or into the auditorium. • Backstage - any part of the stage not in the acting area during a performance. • Barndoor Adjustable doors attached to the front of stage lanterns to control the area of light covered by a particular beam. (UK) • Downstage The part of the stage closest to the audience
Drama Today • Comedy • History • Tragedy • 1 Act • Kabuki • Opera • Pantomime
