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Drama

The art or practice of writing or producing dramatic works via any artistic medium.

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dialogical aside

Drama; Dramatic theory

A dialogical aside is a remark that is addressed to a specific hearer, but is heard by nobody else present.

implied stage direction

Drama; Dramatic theory

An indication, in a character's speech, of some property or behavior that should be perceptible to the audience.

dramatis personae

Drama; Dramatic theory

The list (or cast) of characters. This is a peritextual element usually accompanied by a brief explicit characterization indicating role, social status, etc.

closet drama

Drama; Dramatic theory

A closet drama is a play that is primarily designed to be read.

director

Drama; Dramatic theory

A director is the person in charge of staging a play, developing the concept of the production, and of conducting the rehearsals; also the person usually responsible for and ...

producer

Drama; Dramatic theory

A producer (also: theater manager) is usually responsible for managing the financial aspects of a production, the hiring of actors etc.

stage manager

Drama; Dramatic theory

A stage manager is in charge of the concrete performance event, especially of overseeing and co-ordinating all backstage activity.

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