Extras- Drama and Performing Arts

Proscenium Stage

Characterized by a “proscenium arch,” which separates the audience space from that of the play

Thrust stage

Projects into the audience space and is surrounded on 3 sides by seating

Arena Stage

Surrounded on all sides by the audience

Black Box Theatre

Typically a small, plain, open room with capacity for about 100 people

Thought

The deeper themes, philosophies, or ideas reflected in the play

Diction

The use of poetic speech or literary devices

Song

The music that accompanies the drama

Spectacle

The visual impact, such as props and costumes, or special effects

Protagonist

The character with the most spoken lines or the character around whom all the other characters seem to orbit

Antagonist

The character that is preventing or standing in the way of the protagonist achieving their goal

Foil

A character meant to define another character through juxtaposition or comparison

Wise elder

Wise old man or figure of wisdom who guides the protagonist

Love interest

A love interest or the protagonist

Messenger

A character who delivers news