Drama Flashcards
what are the 3 contemporary essential elements
- literary
- technical
- performance
what are the 4 technical elements
- scenery
- props
- sound
- makeup
theatrical equipment such as backdrops and platforms.
scenery
these are the objets or articles that vary from scene to scene.
props
it refers to both music and effects used in the production of play
“musical score” (natural sound)
“sound effects” (pre-recorded)
sound
the use of costumes, body paints, wigs and other similar body accessories
makeup
what are the 3 performance elements
- acting
- speaking
- non verbal expressions
refers to the manner an actor brings a character to life through his words / actions
acting
it pertains to the actors speaking skills such as vocal expression, enunciation and projection
speaking
gesture, facial expressions and body movements of the actors during the play / drama.
non verbal expression
2 types of drama according to theme
- tragedy
- comedy
- a play that is more serious and deal with darker themes
- usually marked as sad and depressing endings.
tragedy
2 types of tragedy
- melodrama
- tragicomedy
a play that is meant to be numerous with a happy and vivacious ending
comedy
4 types of comedy
- satire
- burlesque
- farce
- comedy of manners
exaggerates sensational and romantic topics to play with the readers feelings.
melodrama
it encloses both tragedy and comedy.
tragicomedy
a comedy play that takes a comic look at people and current events while at the same time atemping to make a political or social statement like pointing out corruption.
(political)
satire
a comedy play that tries to make people laugh by capturing the spirit of serious works, or by ridiculous treatment of their subject. (historical)
burlesque
generally a nonsensical, overacted comedy play that often uses slapstick humor
farce
a comedy play that satirizes the manners and pretentiousness.
comedy of manners
3 types of drama under according to length
- full - length
- one - act
- ten - minute
70 to 80 mins. Max: 2hrs.
Also called “Evening length”
full - length
10 - 45 mins.
one - act
10 mins. only
ten - minute
7 types of drama under according to modality
- closet drama
- monodrama
- street play
- puppet play
- dance drama
- shadow play
- musical play
a play that is not meant to he pertomed on stage but maybe just enjoyed by the readers, of perhaps a small group
closet drama
a theatrical piece played by a single actress and usually plays a single character
monodrama
also known as “street theater”
It is a performance in outdoor public spaces without a specific paying audience
street play
uses puppets of many types incuding gloves, or hand puppets, rod puppets or the marionette on strings.
puppet play
also known as “dance play”. It is a drama conveyed by dance movements and sometimes accompanied by a dialogue.
dance drama
a play that uses shadows
shadow play
a play that uses songs, dances and music
musical play
types of drama under according to medium
- stage play
- screen play
- teleplay
- radio play
a play performed on a stage
stage play
a play meant to be made in a movie
screen play
a play meant to be made for television
teleplay
a play meant to be made for radio broadcasting
radio play
