Across
- 2. The person who writes the plays.
- 6. The section of stage to the actor's right as he faces the audience.
- 7. A speech given by one character to other characters.
- 8. The person who portrays a character in a play.
- 11. A competitive try-out for a role in a play.
- 14. A situation that arises when the objectives of two or more characters or forces are at odds. Good plays and stories are built on conflict.
- 18. The events of a play,
- 19. The primary character in a play. Often considered the "good guy."
- 20. The clothing worn by characters on stage.
- 22. The words said aloud by characters during a play.
- 23. The way an actor stands, sits, and generally holds himself.
- 24. An unhappy, emotional play.
Down
- 1. A person, creature, or entity in a story or play with specific and distinguishing attributes.
- 3. A type of rehearsal that goes through the entire play
- 4. Acting done spontaneously and without a script; everything is made up on the spot.
- 5. The section of stage to the left of an actor as he faces the audience.
- 9. The moment of highest tension in a play. The moment in a play when the protagonist makes a decision that makes the end of the story inevitable.
- 10. Written conversation between two or more characters.
- 11. opposition to the main character, or protagonist. Often the 'bad guy' of the play
- 12. A printed copy of the dialogue and instructions of a play.
- 13. The section of stage nearest to the audience.
- 15. A unifying concept in a play.
- 16. The style of the play.
- 17. The group of actors who play all the characters in a show.
- 21. The section of stage furthest from the audience.
