Theatre Vocab

1. objects that are typically held or carried by actors to make the action on stage seem more realistic.
3. people who portray characters in dramatic works.
4. a set of rules that govern speech, specifically how speech can effectively translate to large audiences for maximum impact.
6. the element of theatre that consists of the visual components of a theatrical work, such as lighting, costume, and set.
7. the action or sequence of events in a story.
9. spontaneous acting usually based on some established criteria.
10. the clothing that actors wear as they are embodying their characters during theatrical performances.
12. the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group.
13. the study of live drama performed on a stage.

1. a literary work acted out on a stage before an audience.
2. speaking loudly… so the people in the back can hear us.
5. any person, animal, or personified object in a story.
6. the physical space on which theatrical works are performed.
8. the lead creative coach and decision-maker in a theatre ensemble.
11. the constructed physical surroundings that inhabit the world of the play.