Drama

All the World's a Stage

Dramas are plays that are meant to be acted out on stage by people who deliver lines of dialogue throughout several acts and scenes usually led by a director and written by a playwright.

Acts

Each scene is made up of several acts, which are like chapters.

Scenes

Each act in a play is made up of several scenes, which have specific sets and props.

Stage Directions

Plays include directions as to what the character should be doing during a scene.

Character Roles

Actors play the roles of characters and add their style to the delivery of lines.

Learn More about Drama

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