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Elements of Drama
Lorenz AltarejosAyan Castillano
Rafael MarchadeschBrian Meyer
Drama
Drama is a display of emotions, a representation of relationships and the
portrayal of the different phases of human life. It sketches different
personalities and represents a wide variety of emotions through the different characters it portrays.
There are three types of drama elements
Literary
Technical
Performance
Literary
What is needed to write a script or story?
Character
Characters are the people portrayed by the actors in the play. It is the
characters who move the action, or plot, of the play forward.
Plot
This is what happens in the play. Plot refers to the action; the basic storyline
of the play.
Theme
Refers to the meaning of the play. Theme is the main idea or lesson to be learned
from the play. In some cases, the theme of a play is obvious; other times
it is quite subtle.
Dialogue
This refers to the words written by the playwright and spoken by the
characters in the play. The dialogue helps move the action of the play
along.
Genre
Genre refers to the type of play. Some examples of different genres include,
comedy, tragedy, mystery and historical play
Characterization
A playwright's success ultimately depends on his ability to create a
character that an actor can "bring to life."
Dramatic Structure
Dramatic structure involves the overall framework or method by which the
playwright uses to organize the dramatic material and or action.
Contrast
The use of contrast in drama productions is a useful way to focus the audience's attention. A drama being played with no change of pace or rhythm doesn't
usually hold our interest, but most can be brought to life with the use of
contrasting sights and sounds
Symbol
Dramas are produced to a great extent through the use of symbols - or
representations
Point of view
Who is the narrator of the play? Is it writer himself or the character introduces others in the play?
Script
A script is a written words and directions of a play
Story Organization
The story organization is how a story is told – the beginning, middle, end
Setting
The setting is where the action takes place
Monologue
A long speech made by one person
Conflict
The internal or external struggle between opposing forces, ideas, or interest that
create dramatic tension
Technical Elements
What is needed to produce a play?
Audience
This is the group of people who watch the play. Many playwrights and actors consider the audience to be the most important element of drama, as all of
the effort put in to writing and producing a play is for the enjoyment
of the audience.
Spectacle
This refers to the visual elements of a play: sets, costumes, special effects, etc. Spectacle is everything that the
audience sees as they watch the play.
Props
Props are any article other than costumes or scenery used as part of a
dramatic production.
Sound and Music
Sound is the effect an audience hears during a show.
According to Aristotle Music and sound was referring to the rhythm of the actors' voices as they speak.
Make- Up
Make up is the use of costumes, wigs, body paintings to transform an actor
into a character.
Mood
Mood is the overall atmosphere and feeling of a play. Music, genre and audience are just a few of the sub-
elements of drama that contribute to the mood of a play.
Performance
What should the actors do on stage to make a character come alive?
Acting
Acting Is how speaking and moving help to create characters.
Non Verbal Expression
Non Verbal Expression includes gestures, facial expressions, and movement
Speaking
Speaking is vocal expression, projection, speaking style and diction.