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Computer Science: 1 of 1 Drama: 1 of 1

‘I think there’s no world without theatre’ – Edward Bond

Terminology and Techniques Physical Skills Vocal Skills
Text/ Script The written drama piece/script. Facial Expressions Using the face to express that characters feelings and Dialogue The spoken script on stage.
emotions.
Gesture An expressive movement of the body, or something that
Tableux A ‘frozen picture’ that tells a story. Costume is said or done to show a feeling, i.e. a wave. Direct Address When an actor speaks directly to the
and props are needed, and physicality used Body Posture The position of the body to communicate a character, i.e. audience, e.g. in pantomime.
to show emotion. standing with a straight back, to show you have higher
Technical Technical equipment and systemsfor status than another character. CommunalVoice A variation on chorus work where a group of
example sound, lighting and computer Body Language The way in which our bodies communicate our performers speaks with ‘one voice’.
generated effects. character’s attitudes. Using your body to show emotions
Protagonist The main character in a piece of drama. or hidden feelings. Intonation Variation of spoken pitch that is not used to
distinguish words, but the attitudes and
Movement The process of moving the body on stage to express emotions of the speaker. Forexample
feelings, or emotions. questions, feelings, statements.
Thought An exercise that allows the inner thoughts Audience The spectators who watch the performance. Language Register The level of formality with which you speak.
Tracking of a character or role to be heard out loud. Different people and situations call for
The participant is asked to say their Off-Stage The area ‘back stage’ where the audience can’t see the different registers. Forexample talking to a
characters thoughts and feelings at specific actors teacher and your friends.
points during their acting. Monologue One person speaking, either delivering a
speech or thoughts and feelings to the
Plot The storyline of a piece of drama. Character The person/persona an actor wishes to convey. audience.
Status The level of society a character is in. Vocal Pace The speed in which an actor delivers their
Scene A sequence of continuous action in a play. lines.
Improvisation To perform quickly in response to something, without
Rehearse/ A practice or trial performance of a play. previous planning. Vocal Pause Pausing lines to create dramatic effect such as
Rehearsal tension.
Vocal Tone The way that you speak, using ‘intonation’ to
Flashback Enacting a moment from a character’s
remembered past, this can help gain an add feelings, emotions or sub-text.
understanding of the character and provide
a ‘back story’. Vocal Projection Using the voice so that all the audience can
Entrances & Where a character enters and exits their hear.
Exits scene.
Sound Any music, sound effects or other sound used
Level(s) How the actors sit, kneel or stand on stage, on stage created by electronics, actor’s bodies
to show status. or instruments. Sound is used to create
atmosphere, or mood.
Multi-role When an actor plays more than one role
Pitch The ‘highness’ or ‘lowness’ in the tone of the
voice.