antagonist
one who opposes actively competes with another in a play, most often with the protagonist.
acts
major sections of a play
blackout
all stage lights go off simultaneously
character
a person portrayed in a drama,novel, or other artistic piece.
complication
a factor, condition, and/or element that complicates the situation in a play.
denouement
the solution, clarification, and/or unraveling of the plot of a play
downstage
the area closest to the audience
dramatic media
means of telling a stories by way of stage, film, television, radio, or computer discs
electronic media
means of communication characterized by the use of technology,radio, and computers
falling action
the series of events following the climax
foreshadowing
an indication beforehand of something that is about to happen
freytag pyramid
a triangular diagram that shows how a plot or storyline progresses
mimicry
the practice of mimicing or imitating
protagonist
the leading character in a play or other literary work
royalties
monies paid for permission to stage a play