Drama Vocab

1. Objects actors use on stage like weapons, phones, or furniture
7. The struggle between characters or forces that drives the drama
8. The words characters speak to each other on stage
9. The scenery and furniture that create the location of the drama
10. The turning point where the main conflict reaches its peak
12. A person in the drama who has personality, goals, and conflicts
14. The area where actors perform in front of an audience
16. When a character speaks directly to the audience, sharing private thoughts
17. The main character who drives the story forward
18. The ending where conflicts are resolved
20. When the audience knows something the characters do not (combine the 2 words)
21. The people watching a drama performance

2. Written instructions telling actors where to move and how to act (combine the 2 words)
3. A section of a drama that happens in one location or time
4. The planned movement and positioning of actors on stage
5. A major division of a drama, usually containing multiple scenes
6. A long speech by one character, often revealing their thoughts
11. The character who opposes the protagonist and creates conflict
13. Events that build tension and develop the conflict (combine the 2 words)
15. The beginning where we meet characters and learn the setting
19. The sequence of events that make up the story