Creative Writing - Reading and Writing Drama (One-Act)

These flashcards cover key terminology and concepts related to the themes of creative writing and the structural elements of one-act plays.

Proscenium Stage

A stage where the audience sits in front of the actors, creating a picture-frame effect.

Thrust Stage

A stage that extends into the audience on three sides, allowing for a closer interaction.

Traverse Stage

A stage where the audience sits on two sides, providing a runway-like view of the performance.

Round/In-the-Round Stage

A stage that allows the audience to sit around all sides of the performance space.

Staging Modalities

Different ways of presenting a performance through various stage designs and audience arrangements.

Acting Area

The physical space on the stage used by the performers during a play.

Stage Directions

Instructions in the script indicating actor movement and design elements in a performance.

Dialogue

The conversations between characters in a play that reveal their thoughts and relationships.

Character Development

The process of creating a believable character with depth and personality in a narrative.

Plot

The sequence of events that make up a story, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.