Theater Terms Defined (D-F)

D

Dialogue: The words spoken by the actors in a play.

Downstage: The stage area nearest to the audience.

Theater Terms Defined (A-C)

  

Hello guys, before I really get further into the study of theater, I want to define a few terms.  This will help you move along quicker and will allow you to refer back to something.  I will make sure that I constantly update this list.

A

Above:  The area farther away from the audience.  (Ex. Upstage is above the downstage area.)

Action:  Progress made in a play that the audience can see, which includes dialogue, movement, character development, and the relationship between characters.