Across
- 2. The main character in a story or play, often facing challenges and driving the plot forward.
- 7. A genre of literature or performance that tells a story through dialogue and action. It can be performed live on stage or in a recorded format.
- 11. A style of performance that emphasizes movement, gesture, and physicality over dialogue.
- 14. The technique of speaking loudly and clearly so the audience can hear and understand the actor's lines.
- 17. A division of an act in a play, often taking place in one location or time period.
- 20. A signal for the next action or line to take place, often given by another actor's line or action.
- 21. A major division in a play. A play is often divided into acts, each containing multiple scenes.
- 22. A character or force that opposes the protagonist, often creating conflict in the story.
- 24. A performance or presentation by an actor to demonstrate their talent and suitability for a role.
- 25. The physical environment or backdrop used on stage to represent the setting of a play.
- 26. Another actor with whom a character interacts on stage.
- 29. The mood or atmosphere of a play, scene, or character's speech, conveying emotions such as happiness, sadness, tension, etc.
- 30. A performance style in which actors use exaggerated gestures and facial expressions to tell a story without speaking.
- 31. The spoken words between characters in a play or performance.
- 32. The process of practicing the play before a performance, allowing actors to become familiar with their roles and blocking.
- 33. The planned movements and positions of actors on stage during a performance.
- 34. A long speech by one actor, often used to express thoughts or emotions.
Down
- 1. To improvise or speak without a script. Often used in unscripted moments or during improvisation.
- 3. A person who performs in a play or film, portraying a character.
- 4. The act of creating a scene or dialogue without prior preparation or script.
- 5. The process by which an actor portrays a character's traits, emotions, and motivations.
- 6. A person or figure in a play, story, or performance, typically portrayed by an actor.
- 8. The ability of an actor to command attention and engage the audience while on stage.
- 9. The clothing worn by actors to represent the character they are portraying.
- 10. A still scene or picture created by actors, often used to highlight a moment or image in a play.
- 12. The feeling of tension or anticipation in a story, often created through uncertainty or conflict.
- 13. The sequence of events in a story or play, including the conflict, climax, and resolution.
- 15. The disclosure of important information or a twist in the plot, often changing the course of the story.
- 16. A genre of drama that focuses on serious themes and often ends in disaster for the protagonist.
- 17. The underlying meaning or emotions in a character's dialogue, often not directly stated but inferred by the actor’s tone, gestures, or actions.
- 18. A genre of drama that is intended to be humorous and often involves lighthearted themes and happy endings.
- 19. The person responsible for overseeing the creative aspects of a production, including actors, blocking, and staging.
- 23. The planned movements and positions of actors on stage.
- 27. The imaginary barrier between the actors and the audience, through which the actors perform without acknowledging the audience directly.
- 28. Instructions in the script of a play that indicate movement, positioning, or tone of voice for actors.