A way to move the body with Rhythm & Style

An individual with unique traits that are recreated on the stage by an actor

Used in Drama to reveal something about a character (such as social status or role in the story); also used to project or amplify the actor’s voice

Outdoor performance area in which the audience look down on the performers

Jesus told stories to help people understand the Kingdom of God

The way an audience shows the actors they appreciate the performance

A long speech delivered by one single character, often when the character is alone on the stage.

Focuses on the psychological and ethical attributes of characters; usually, the main character commits a terrible crime

Derived from the Greek word that means “Seeing Place”

Priests wrote these short plays in Latin that would help church members understand Scripture

The use of face, body, and voice to portray a character

Background information given at the beginning of a story. (In a comedy, the leading character conceives a “happy idea”)

A character who provides a strong contrast to another character; Often makes the other character look better by comparison

A stage with an enclosing Arch

From the French word for “secret,” these plays were produced by craftsmen to help people understand the secrets of Biblical truths

Clothing and accessories worn by actors to portray character and period

A conversation between characters in a literary work

The group of people listening to the story or watching the play

A stage that allows audience seating on three sides

Using Allegory, these stories often told audiences how to live a Christian life. The play often involved a Journey.

Stage blocking; Also refers to the action of the play as it moves from event to event

Using dramatic expression to share a story and draw the audience in with characters and conflict?

A group of 3 to 50 (usually men) that sing and dance. They move the story along

The audience follows the action from one stage or location to another...

These plays were usually written in Latin and dramatized the lives of the Roman Catholic saints.