Drama & Theatre Basics

What do we call the written text of a play, including dialogue and stage directions?

A script

What is improvisation in drama?

Acting or creating a scene spontaneously, without a script

What do we call the struggle or problem that drives the plot of a play?

Conflict

What is 'blocking' in theatre?

The planned movement and positioning of actors on stage

What do we call a serious play with an unhappy ending, often involving a character's downfall?

A tragedy