Drama

The space in which the actor may move in full view of the audience. Also known as the playing area or performance space.

A lighting cue where all stage lights go off simultaneously. Often used to signal the end of a scene.

How an actor uses body, voice and thought to develop and portray a character

Spoken conversation used by two or more characters to express thoughts, feelings and attitudes.

An approach to theatre-making that focuses on the combined output of all the members of a group of performers working together, rather than emphasising individual performances.

In a non-linear plot, to go back in time to a previous event; a flash forward would move the action into the future.

Any movement of the actor’s body that is used to convey meaning, attitude or feeling

The spontaneous and imaginative use of movement and speech to create a character or object in a particular situation and develop the scene. Often abbreviated to ‘improv’.

In drama, the particular way in which a character speaks. This could include accent, idiom, dialect, vocabulary or phrasing to suggest class, profession, culture or personality. 

A long speech made by one actor; a monologue may be delivered alone or in the presence of others. 

Communicating feelings, responses or attitudes through gesture, physical movement, facial expression or sounds such as sighs or groans.. 

Refers to any article used as part of a dramatic production that is not costume or set; it is any moveable object that appears on stage during a performance.

The process of bringing a script to life on the stage, after the initial period of exploration by director and cast has been completed.

The art of creating performance environments using one or more components including light, costume, set, space and sound.

Improvisational exercises structured by the director or teacher to achieve a specific objective, such as breaking down inhibitions or establishing trust.

Directing the voice out of the body to be heard clearly at a distance. This will involve practice in articulation, breath control and support.

Directing the voice out of the body to be heard clearly at a distance. This will involve practice in articulation, breath control and support.