Elements of Drama

Script The text of the play, movie or show, including the dialogue the characters speak and the stage directions.

The time and place the play, movie, or show takes place in. Setting The time and place the play, movie, or show takes place in.

All of the characters in the play, movie, or show. Cast of Characters All of the characters in the play, movie, or show.

The action that takes place in a single setting. Scene The action that takes place in a single setting.

Dialogue The lines the characters speak. What the characters say. The story is told through dialogue.

Directions telling the actors what to do in each scene. Stage Direction Directions telling the actors what to do in each scene.

Elements of Drama Script: The text of the play, movie or show, including the dialogue the characters speak and the stage directions. Setting: The time and place the play, movie, or show takes place in. Cast of Characters: All of the characters in the play, movie, or show. Scene: The action that takes place in a single setting. Dialogue: The lines the characters speak. What the characters say. The story is told through dialogue. Stage Direction: Directions telling the actors what to do in each scene.