1. DRAMA

2. Drama Literature meant to be performed
Screenplay; drama written for movies or TV – called a script

3. Elements of Drama
Dialogue
Conversation of characters – what they say

4. Elements Cast of Characters
List of everyone in the play; listed in order of importance.
Helps keep track of characters

5. Elements Acts & Scenes; divisions of drama
Acts; larger divisions – made up of scenes
Scenes; parts within an act – one part of the action happening in a particular time & place.

6. Elements Stage directions Notes to actors, directors and readers
Reveal information about sets, movement and emotion
Printed in italics and enclosed in brackets
*Dialogue and stage directions - 2 main elements

7. Elements Staging Brings drama to life
Movements, costumes, scenery, lighting, props, camera directions and sound

8. Elements Characterization Techniques of creating believable characters
Dialogue, costume and gestures show you who the person is
Character revealed through what they say, what others say about them and their actions – indirect characterization

9. Elements Theme Central message or insight to life
Look for change in main character
Explain change, for better or worse – theme should be explained