Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

This web page will be updated throughout the semester. It will include all of the drama terms and vocabulary that will be covered on the written tests. If you are ever absent from class, you will need to check this page to keep your journal up to date.

1. Acting

2. Method Acting

3. Emotion Memory

4. Play

5. Character

6. Sub-text

7. Plot

8. Theme

9. dialogue

10. conflict

11. Protagonist

12. Antagonist

13. objective

14. pantomime

15. staying in character

16. diaphragm

17. projection

18. accent

19. text coloring

20. articulation

21. inflection

22. pitch

23. range

24. timbre

25. Four Acting Tools-

a. voice

b. face   (NOT appearance)

c. physicality (NOT appearance)

d. personal mannerisms

26. Rules of Ettiquette

Know 5 rules you can list on the test

27. cue

28. motivation

29. Improvisation

30. Know the story structure of a skit or play

(What should be in the beginning, middle and end of a play plot?)

31. Know the basic job responsibilities of the actor, writer and director.