Drama Terminology Project by Taylor Harris https://padlet.com/th21293/zpxuyng23nxe Made with a warm hug en-us 2017-04-27 16:36:52 UTC 2017-05-01 21:56:15 UTC hello@padlet.com Monologue th21293 https://padlet.com/th21293/zpxuyng23nxe/wish/168693680 An extended speech delivered by one character, heard but not interrupted by others in his/her presence. 
https://youtu.be/w8JUQDEpX5w
This video is an example of an audition monologue.
]]> 2017-04-27 16:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/th21293/zpxuyng23nxe/wish/168693680 Comic Relief th21293 https://padlet.com/th21293/zpxuyng23nxe/wish/168695056 A humorous episode in a tragedy to lighten the tragic effect or to show a fuller picture of life.
https://youtu.be/xUEEkc97koo
In this video, when Flynn is about to be attacked by the men, Rapunzel leads the story into a song. A song could be considered comic relief.]]> 2017-04-27 16:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/th21293/zpxuyng23nxe/wish/168695056 Dialogue th21293 https://padlet.com/th21293/zpxuyng23nxe/wish/168925944 The conversation among or between the characters - the plot and the characters' personalities are revealed and advanced through dialogue.
The lines under each name are what the person is saying, which is also known as dialogue.
]]> 2017-04-28 16:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/th21293/zpxuyng23nxe/wish/168925944 Cliffhanger th21293 https://padlet.com/th21293/zpxuyng23nxe/wish/168926590 When the last cent before intermission ends in an especially suspenseful way so the audience will be eager to return for the beginning of the next act.
https://youtu.be/GXWX87z90Q8
By the end of the video, we still do not know if Cliff Hanger will fall or find a solution.]]> 2017-04-28 16:34:18 UTC https://padlet.com/th21293/zpxuyng23nxe/wish/168926590 Theater Etiquette th21293 https://padlet.com/th21293/zpxuyng23nxe/wish/168928101 When you go to the theater to see movies or live dramatic performances, be careful not to cause any distractions to others.
Ex: The movie theater telling you to turn your phone off to prevent distractions to others.
We have to do this every time we go to the theater.]]> 2017-04-28 16:38:53 UTC https://padlet.com/th21293/zpxuyng23nxe/wish/168928101 Cast of Characters th21293 https://padlet.com/th21293/zpxuyng23nxe/wish/168929250 A list of characters in a play in order of appearance or in order of importance.
This is an example of a list of characters with a small description.
]]> 2017-04-28 16:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/th21293/zpxuyng23nxe/wish/168929250 Opportunities to Enjoy th21293 https://padlet.com/th21293/zpxuyng23nxe/wish/168930914 Live - on stage at a theatre
Recorded - television programs
Radio plays
Ex: Hairspray Live was a live production of the original play.
Some plays/movies are shown on TV or in a theater.]]> 2017-04-28 16:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/th21293/zpxuyng23nxe/wish/168930914 Scenes and Acts th21293 https://padlet.com/th21293/zpxuyng23nxe/wish/168931352 Divisions in the action of a play - scenes change when the setting changes. Scenes are grouped into acts.
This is an example of what happens in each scene and act.]]> 2017-04-28 16:50:16 UTC https://padlet.com/th21293/zpxuyng23nxe/wish/168931352 Intermission th21293 https://padlet.com/th21293/zpxuyng23nxe/wish/168931767 An interval of time between acts in a play when audience members can leave their seats to take care of their needs, stretch, use the restroom, ect. Some theaters flicker lights to indicate the next act beginning soon.
Ex: After the fifth act, there was a break to get snacks and use the restroom.
We always get an intermission during plays.]]> 2017-04-28 16:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/th21293/zpxuyng23nxe/wish/168931767 Stage Directions th21293 https://padlet.com/th21293/zpxuyng23nxe/wish/168932352 Instructions for the director, performers, and crew printed in italics or parentheses.
- describe sound effects
-describe scenery 
- explain use of props
- tell characters how to speak or move
-explain moods/ feelings/ emotion
There are a couple examples in this script of stage directions. One is at the beginning that shows emotion and one at the bottom showing an action.

]]> 2017-04-28 16:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/th21293/zpxuyng23nxe/wish/168932352 Script th21293 https://padlet.com/th21293/zpxuyng23nxe/wish/169291409 The form in which a play is written - lines are written out for characters to speak.
This is an example of a script with dialogue going between two characters.
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