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 Action

The core of a theatre piece; the sense of forward movement created by the sense of time and/or the physical and psychological motivation of characters.

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 Actor

A male actor.

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Actress

A female actor.

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Antagonist

One who opposes and actively competes with another in a play, most often with the protagonist.

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 Cast

A group of people selected to portray characters.

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Chorus

A group of singers.

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Costumes

A Style of dress characteristic of a particular country, period, or people, often worn in a play.

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 Dialogue

Conversation used by two or more characters to express thoughts, feelings, and actions.

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 Director

The one who brings all the elements together.

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Dramatic Media

Means of telling stories by way of stage, film, television, radio, or computer discs.

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 Duet

Acting two people perform on stage.

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 Mime

Stylized pantomime which is more exaggerated than typical pantomime.

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Props

Any article, except costume or scenery, used as part of a dramatic production.

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Protagonist

The leading character in a play or other literary work.

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 Set or Setting

The scenery constructed for a theatrical performance.