LexiTopic: Dramatic Arts

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Taxonomy for Spelling Bee words related to DRAMATIC ARTS
SUBJECT HEADINGS IN THIS LEXITOPIC: Actors, Acting, and CharacterCostumes, Props, Scenery, etc.DirectionFilm, Radio and Television not broadcast technologyGenre People in Dramatic Arts not charactersPerformanceScripts and ScreenplaysTheater (Venue)
NOTES ABOUT THE TAXONOMY FOR DRAMATIC ARTS SCOPE NOTE: This LexiTopic compiles and defines Bee words related to all aspects of the dramatic arts as presented in plays, film, radio, and television. Words related to technical aspects of television and radio production are in INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES.
Topical arrangement of Spelling Bee words related to DRAMATIC ARTS
Actors, Acting, and Character
ACTED: to perform on the stage; to represent or perform by action especially on the stageACTING: to perform on the stage; to represent or perform by action especially on the stageACTION: the manner or method of performing: an actor's or speaker's deportment or expression by means of attitude, voice, and gestureACTOR: one who acts in a play, movie, television show, etc.CALLBACK: a second or additional audition (as for a theatrical part)CAMEO: a usually brief literary or filmic piece that brings into delicate or sharp relief the character of a person, place, or event, or a small theatrical role usually performed by a well-known actor and often limited to a single sceneCOMIC: a comedian (a stand-up comic)COMPANY: an organization of performing artists, such as a company of actorsDEVICE: a conventional stage practice or means (such as a stage whisper) used to achieve a particular dramatic effectEMOTE: to give expression to emotion especially in actingEMOTED: to give expression to emotion especially in actingEMOTING: to give expression to emotion especially in actingENACT: to act out; to enact a roleENACTMENT: to act out; to enact a roleEPILOG: the actor speaking an epilogueFEED: to supply (a fellow actor) with cues and situations that make a role more effectiveFEEDING: to supply (a fellow actor) with cues and situations that make a role more effectiveFLAT: two-dimensional: lacking depth of characterization (flat characters)FLUFF: a blunder, especially: an actor's lapse of memory; to make a mistake, especially: to forget or bungle one's lines in a play; to deliver badly or forget (one's lines) in a playFLUFFED: a blunder, especially: an actor's lapse of memory; to make a mistake, especially: to forget or bungle one's lines in a play; to deliver badly or forget (one's lines) in a playFLUFFING: a blunder, especially: an actor's lapse of memory; to make a mistake, especially: to forget or bungle one's lines in a play; to deliver badly or forget (one's lines) in a playFLUFFS: a blunder, especially: an actor's lapse of memory; to make a mistake, especially: to forget or bungle one's lines in a play; to deliver badly or forget (one's lines) in a playFOIL: someone or something that serves as a contrast to another (acted as a foil for a comedian)FOOL: to play or improvise a comic roleFOOLED: to play or improvise a comic roleFOOLING: to play or improvise a comic roleFOOLS: to play or improvise a comic roleHAMMED: to execute with exaggerated speech or gestures: overactHAMMING: to execute with exaggerated speech or gestures: overactHAMMY: marked by exaggerated and usually self-conscious theatricalityHEADLINE: to be engaged as a leading performer in (a show)HEADLINED: to be engaged as a leading performer in (a show)HEAVY: a theatrical role of a dignified or somber character; also: an actor playing such a roleINGENUE: the stage role of an ingenue; also: an actress playing such a roleJUVENILE: an actor or actress who plays youthful partsLEAD: a principal role in a dramatic production; also, one who plays such a roleMIME: an actor in a mime; one that practices mime; a mimic; one that mimics; also, to act a part with mimic gesture and action usually without words; to mimic; to act out in the manner of a mimeMIMED: to act a part with mimic gesture and action usually without words; to mimic; to act out in the manner of a mimeMIMIC: a mime: an actor in a mime or one that practices mime; one that mimics; also, to imitate closely; to ape; to ridicule by imitationMIMICKED: a mime: an actor in a mime or one that practices mime; one that mimics; also, to imitate closely; to ape; to ridicule by imitationMIMICKING: a mime: an actor in a mime or one that practices mime; one that mimics; also, to imitate closely; to ape; to ridicule by imitationMIMICRY: an instance of mimicking; the action, practice, or art of mimickingMIMING: to act a part with mimic gesture and action usually without words; to mimic; to act out in the manner of a mimeNARRATOR: one who narrates, to provide spoken commentary for (something, such as a movie or television show)PANTALOON: a buffoon in pantomimes, from Pantalone, a character in the commedia dell'arte that is usually a skinny old dotard who wears spectacles, slippers, and a tight-fitting combination of trousers and stockings; from Middle French & Old Italian; Middle French Pantalon, from Old Italian Pantaleone, PantalonePART: the role of a character in a play, movie, etc. (played the part of the villain)PLAY: to act in a dramatic production; to act in the character or part of; to act or perform in; to perform or act the part of (play the fool)PORTRAY: to play the role of: to enactPRINCIPAL: a leading performer: a starTHROWAWAY: a line of dialogue (as in a play) de-emphasized by casual delivery, especially: a joke or witticism delivered casually; written or spoken (as in a play) in a low-key or unemphatic manner (throwaway lines)TRYOUT: a test of the ability (as of an athlete or actor) to fill a part or meet standardsTYPE: to embody the essential or salient characteristics of: to be the type of; to typecast: to cast (an actor) in a part calling for the same characteristics as those possessed by the performer; to cast (an actor) repeatedly in the same type of role; to represent beforehand as a type: to prefigureTYPED: to embody the essential or salient characteristics of: to be the type of; to typecast: to cast (an actor) in a part calling for the same characteristics as those possessed by the performer; to cast (an actor) repeatedly in the same type of role; to represent beforehand as a type: to prefigureTYPING: to embody the essential or salient characteristics of: to be the type of; to typecast: to cast (an actor) in a part calling for the same characteristics as those possessed by the performer; to cast (an actor) repeatedly in the same type of role; to represent beforehand as a type: to prefigureVICE: often Vice: a character representing one of the vices in an English morality play; also, a buffoon, jesterVILLAIN: a character in a story or play who opposes the heroVOICE: to provide a voice-over for (something, such as a movie or commercial): to narrate (a recorded production); to perform the lines of (a character in an animated film, video game, etc.)VOICED: to provide a voice-over for (something, such as a movie or commercial): to narrate (a recorded production); to perform the lines of (a character in an animated film, video game, etc.)VOICING: to provide a voice-over for (something, such as a movie or commercial): to narrate (a recorded production); to perform the lines of (a character in an animated film, video game, etc.)
Costumes, Props, Scenery, etc.
APPLIANCE: an artificial part or mask that is worn as part of an actor's makeup or costumeMACHINE: any of various apparatuses formerly used to produce stage effectsPROP: a property, an article or object used in a play or motion picture except painted scenery and costumes (stage props); also, something used in creating or enhancing a desired effect (buy books … as cultural props because they want to appear literate)PROPMAN*: a man in charge of stage propertiesRIGGING: a network of lines and chains (similar to that used aboard a ship) used for support and manipulation (as in theater scenery)RIGHT: located on the right of an observer facing in the same direction as the object specified (stage right)WING: one of the pieces of scenery at the side of a stage
Direction
BLOCK: to work out (the principal positions and movements) for the performers (as of a play); also: to work out the players' positions and movements for (a scene or a play) (block a scene)BLOCKED: to work out (the principal positions and movements) for the performers (as of a play); also: to work out the players' positions and movements for (a scene or a play) (block a scene)BLOCKS: to work out (the principal positions and movements) for the performers (as of a play); also: to work out the players' positions and movements for (a scene or a play) (block a scene)BYPLAY: action engaged in on the side while the main action proceeds (as during a dramatic production)PROMPT: to assist (one acting or reciting) by suggesting or saying the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned: to cue; also, (adj.) of or relating to prompting actors
Film, Radio and Television not broadcast technology
AIRING: a radio or television broadcast; also, to transmit by radio or television (air a program); also, to become broadcast (a program is airing daily)AIRPLAY: the playing of a musical recording on the air by a radio stationANCHORMAN: a broadcaster (as on a news program) who introduces reports by other broadcasters and usually reads the newsANIMATE: to make or design in such a way as to create apparently spontaneous lifelike movement (animate a cartoon); to produce in the form of an animated cartoon (animate a story)ANIMATING: to make or design in such a way as to create apparently spontaneous lifelike movement (animate a cartoon); to produce in the form of an animated cartoon (animate a story)ANIMATION: to make or design in such a way as to create apparently spontaneous lifelike movement; or to produce in the form of an animated cartoonANIME: a style of animation originating in Japan that is characterized by stark colorful graphics depicting vibrant characters in action-filled plots often with fantastic or futuristic themesBACKLOT: M-W lists “backlot” as a variant of the open compound “back lot,” , an area used by a movie studio for large or permanent exterior setsBIOPIC: a biographical movie, from biography + pictureBLOOM: glare caused by an object reflecting too much light into a television cameraBOOM: a long more or less horizontal supporting arm or brace (as for holding a microphone)BOOTH: an isolated enclosure used in sound recording or in broadcasting (radio booth)CARTOON: a [film or] video (such as a television show or movie) that is made from a series of drawings, computer graphics, or photographs of inanimate objects (such as puppets) and that simulates movement by slight progressive changes in each frame: an animated cartoonCHEAPIE: one that is cheap, especially: an inexpensively produced motion pictureCINEMA: short for cinematograph a motion picture —usually used attributively; movies; especially: the film industry; the art or technique of making motion pictureCINEPHILE: a devotee of motion picturesCOLOR: two or more hues employed in a medium of presentation (movies in color, color photos)COLOUR*: chiefly British spelling of color; two or more hues employed in a medium of presentation (movies in color, color photos)CONTINUITY: something that has, exhibits, or provides continuity: such as a script or scenario in the performing arts; or transitional spoken or musical matter especially for a radio or television program; or the story and dialogue of a comic stripCRAWL: lettering that moves vertically or horizontally across a television or motion-picture screen to give informationDAILY: dailies plural: the first prints of a movie showing the scenes that are filmed each day; a rush, a print of a motion-picture scene processed directly after the shooting for review by the director or produceDOLLIED: to move a motion-picture or television camera about on a dolly while shooting a sceneDOLLY: to move a motion-picture or television camera about on a dolly while shooting a sceneDUBBED: to add (sound effects or new dialogue) to a film or to a radio or television production; or to provide (a film) with a new soundtrack and especially dialogue in a different language; or to make a new recording of (previously recorded sound); or to mix (recorded sound from different sources) into a single recording; or to mix (recorded sound from different sources) into a single recordingDUBBING: to add (sound effects or new dialogue) to a film or to a radio or television production; or to provide (a film) with a new soundtrack and especially dialogue in a different language; or to make a new recording of (previously recorded sound); or to mix (recorded sound from different sources) into a single recording; or to mix (recorded sound from different sources) into a single recordingEDIT: to assemble (something, such as a moving picture or tape recording) by cutting and rearranging (edit a film); also, an instance or result of editingEDITED: to assemble (something, such as a moving picture or tape recording) by cutting and rearranging (edit a film); also, an instance or result of editingEXPLICIT: open in the depiction of nudity or sexuality (explicit books and films)FADE: a fade-out, an act or instance of fading out, especially: a gradual decrease in loudness, strength, or visibility (as at the end of an audio or video track); an instance of changing gradually in loudness, strength, or visibility; also: a gradual changing of one picture to another in a video sequence; also, of an image or video sequence : to smoothly increase or decrease in brightness —usually used with in or out (One scene fades out as the next scene fades in.)FADED: a fade-out, an act or instance of fading out, especially: a gradual decrease in loudness, strength, or visibility (as at the end of an audio or video track); an instance of changing gradually in loudness, strength, or visibility; also: a gradual changing of one picture to another in a video sequence; also, of an image or video sequence : to smoothly increase or decrease in brightness —usually used with in or out (One scene fades out as the next scene fades in.)FADING: a fade-out, an act or instance of fading out, especially: a gradual decrease in loudness, strength, or visibility (as at the end of an audio or video track); an instance of changing gradually in loudness, strength, or visibility; also: a gradual changing of one picture to another in a video sequence; also, of an image or video sequence : to smoothly increase or decrease in brightness —usually used with in or out (One scene fades out as the next scene fades in.)FILM: a movie, motion picture; also, the process, art, or business of making movies (a career in film); also, to make a motion pictureFLICK: informal: a movieFORMAT: general plan of organization, arrangement, or choice of material (as for a television show)GRIP: a technician on a motion-picture or television set who handles and maintains equipment (such as cameras and their dollies and cranes)HIGHLIGHT: a summary of the most significant or interesting parts of something (such as a completed sporting event) presented typically on a television broadcast —usually plural (watched highlights of the night's games)HYPHENATE: a person who performs more than one function (such as a producer-director in filmmaking)INDIE: one that is independent, especially: an unaffiliated record or motion-picture production company; also, something (such as a record or film) produced by an indie; by shortening & alteration from independentLINEUP: a television programming schedule (tonight's lineup of programs)LOOP: a piece of film or magnetic tape whose ends are spliced together so as to project or play back the same material continuouslyMAGAZINE: a radio or television program presenting usually several short segments on a variety of topicsMATTE: a movie effect in which part of a scene is blocked out and later replaced by footage containing other material (such as a background painting)MEGAPLEX: a large multiplex typically housing 16 or more movie theatersMINICAM: a portable television cameraMONTAGE: the production of a rapid succession of images in a movie to illustrate an association of ideas; also, to combine into or depict in a montageMOVIE: a recording of moving images that tells a story and that people watch on a screen or television: a motion picture (shortened from moving picture)NOIR: film noir: a type of crime film featuring cynical malevolent characters in a sleazy setting and an ominous atmosphere that is conveyed by shadowy photography and foreboding background musicalso: a film of this typeNONFICTION: writing or cinema that is about facts and real eventsNUDE: featuring nudes (a nude movie)NUDIE: a skin flick, a movie featuring nude people; featuring nudes (a nudie film)PANNED: to rotate (a camera, such as a movie camera) so as to keep an object in the picture or secure a panoramic effect (short for panorama); also, to pan a movie or video camera; also, of a camera to undergo panningPANNING: to rotate (a camera, such as a movie camera) so as to keep an object in the picture or secure a panoramic effect (short for panorama); also, to pan a movie or video camera; also, of a camera to undergo panningPILOT: a television show produced and filmed or taped as a sample of a proposed seriesPITCH: to present (a movie or program idea) for consideration (as by a TV producer)PITCHED: to present (a movie or program idea) for consideration (as by a TV producer)PITCHING: to present (a movie or program idea) for consideration (as by a TV producer)PORNO: by shortening from pornography, a pornographic moviePROGRAM: the performance of a program, especially: a performance broadcast on radio or televisionRUNNING: to carry in a printed or broadcast medium (every news outlet ran the story); to appear in print or a broadcast medium (The show ran for five seasons.)TAKE: the uninterrupted photographing or televising of a scene; a scene filmed or televised at one time without stopping the camera; also, a section or installment done as a unit or at one timeTALKIE: old-fashioned: a movie with a synchronized soundtrack —usually used in pluralTELEFILM*: dated: a made-for-television movie: a feature-length film intended to be telecastTELEGENIC: well-suited to the medium of television, especially: having an appearance and manner that are markedly attractive to television viewers; “a melding of television with photogenic, ‘suitable for being photographed especially because of visual appeal.’ “TELEPLAY: a story prepared for television productionTELETHON: a long television program usually to solicit funds especially for a charityTENTPOLE: a big-budget movie whose earnings are expected to compensate the studio for its less profitable moviesTIGHT: being such that the subject fills the frame (a tight close-up)TIGHTEN: re: having elements close together (a tight formation): to make tight or tighter; to become tight or tighterTIGHTENING: re: having elements close together (a tight formation): to make tight or tighter; to become tight or tighterTIGHTLY: being such that the subject fills the frame (a tight close-up)TITLE: the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production; also, written material introduced into a movie or television program to give credits, explain an action, or represent dialogue —usually used in plural; also, having the same title as or providing the title for the collection or production of which it forms a part (the title song); also, of, relating to, or used with the titles that introduce a movie or television program (title music); also, having the same name as the title of a production (performed the title role in Hamlet) ; also, to provide a title forTITLED: the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production; also, written material introduced into a movie or television program to give credits, explain an action, or represent dialogue —usually used in plural; also, having the same title as or providing the title for the collection or production of which it forms a part (the title song); also, of, relating to, or used with the titles that introduce a movie or television program (title music); also, having the same name as the title of a production (performed the title role in Hamlet) ; also, to provide a title forTITLING: the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production; also, written material introduced into a movie or television program to give credits, explain an action, or represent dialogue —usually used in plural; also, having the same title as or providing the title for the collection or production of which it forms a part (the title song); also, of, relating to, or used with the titles that introduce a movie or television program (title music); also, having the same name as the title of a production (performed the title role in Hamlet) ; also, to provide a title forTITULAR: of, relating to, or constituting a title (the titular hero of the play, book, etc.)UNEDITED: not edited: such as left unrevised; not yet edited (unedited books, unedited filmsWEEPIE: a tearjerker: a story, song, play, film, or broadcast that moves or is intended to move its audience to tearsWIPE: a transition from one scene or picture to another (as in movies or television) made by a line moving across the screen; an act or instance of wipingWRAP: the completion of a schedule or session for filming or recording; also, to finish filming or recording (wrap a movie, wrapped the album); to come to completion in filming or recordingWRAPPING: the completion of a schedule or session for filming or recording; also, to finish filming or recording (wrap a movie, wrapped the album); to come to completion in filming or recordingZINE: short for magazine (a print periodical containing miscellaneous pieces (such as articles, stories, poems) and often illustrated; also: such a periodical published online; also, a similar section of a newspaper usually appearing on Sunday; also, a radio or television program presenting usually several short segments on a variety of topics), especially: a noncommercial often homemade or online publication usually devoted to specialized and often unconventional subject matter
Genre
COMEDIC: of or relating to comedy, a drama of light and amusing character and typically with a happy ending (a comedy about parenthood)COMEDY: a drama of light and amusing character and typically with a happy ending (a comedy about parenthood)CONFECTION: a light but entertaining theatrical, cinematic, or literary workCONFLICT: the opposition of persons or forces that gives rise to the dramatic action in a drama or fictionCYCLE: a group of creative works (such as poems, plays, or songs) treating the same theme (a song cycle, a cycle of poems on nature)DRAMA: a dramatic production with characteristics (such as conflict) of a serious playDRAMATIC: suitable to or characteristic of drama; very exciting or moving (a dramatic story, a dramatic attempt to escape, a dramatic comeback)FARCICAL: of, relating to, or resembling a farce, a light dramatic composition marked by broadly satirical comedy and improbable plotFARCICALLY: of, relating to, or resembling a farce, a light dramatic composition marked by broadly satirical comedy and improbable plotIRONY: incongruity between a situation developed in a drama and the accompanying words or actions that is understood by the audience but not by the characters in the play; called also dramatic irony or tragic ironyJAPE: an amusing literary or dramatic productionLYRIC: of, relating to, or being drama set to music, especially: operatic (the lyric stage)MIME: an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner; also, a pantomime: the conveyance of a story by bodily or facial movements especially in drama or dance, or the art or genre of conveying a story by bodily movements onlyMONODRAMA: a drama acted or designed to be acted by a single personMONOLOG: more commonly monologue: a dramatic sketch performed by one actor; also, the routine of a stand-up comicNOIR: (adj.): having a bleak and darkly cynical quality of the kind associated with hard-boiled crime fiction and film noirNONFICTION: writing or cinema that is about facts and real eventsROMCOM: M-W hyphenates rom-com, a romantic comedy: a light, comic movie or other work whose plot focuses on the development of a romantic relationship; also: this style or genre of work; Collins has “romcom” and adds “in British English.” From romantic + comedyROMP: a light fast-paced narrative, dramatic, or musical work usually in a comic moodTABLEAU: [short for tableau vivant (from French, literally, living picture)] : a depiction of a scene usually presented on a stage by silent and motionless costumed participantsTRAGIC: or less commonly tragical: dealing with or treated in tragedy (the tragic hero); appropriate to or typical of tragedy, a serious drama typically describing a conflict between the protagonist and a superior force (such as destiny) and having a sorrowful or disastrous conclusion that elicits pity or terror; also, the literary genre of tragic dramasTRAGICAL: or less commonly tragical: dealing with or treated in tragedy (the tragic hero); appropriate to or typical of tragedy, a serious drama typically describing a conflict between the protagonist and a superior force (such as destiny) and having a sorrowful or disastrous conclusion that elicits pity or terror; also, the literary genre of tragic dramasTURN: a short act or piece (as for a variety show)VANITY: (adjective): of, relating to, or being a work (such as a book or recording) whose production cost is paid by the author or artist; also, of, relating to, or being a showcase for a usually famous performer or artist who is often also the project's creator or driving force (write, direct, and star in a vanity film)WEEPIE: a tearjerker: a story, song, play, film, or broadcast that moves or is intended to move its audience to tears
People in Dramatic Arts not characters
ACTOR: one who acts in a play, movie, television show, etc.ANCHORMAN: a broadcaster (as on a news program) who introduces reports by other broadcasters and usually reads the newsCINEPHILE: a devotee of motion picturesCOMIC: a comedian (a stand-up comic)COMPANY: an organization of performing artists, such as a company of actorsDRAM: a dramatist or playwrightGAGMAN*: a gag writer; a comedianGAGMEN*: a gag writer; a comedianGRIP: a technician on a motion-picture or television set who handles and maintains equipment (such as cameras and their dollies and cranes); also, a stage worker who handles scenery, properties, or lights: a stagehandHYPHENATE: a person who performs more than one function (such as a producer-director in filmmaking)INGENUE: the stage role of an ingenue; also: an actress playing such a roleJUVENILE: an actor or actress who plays youthful partsLEAD: a principal role in a dramatic production; also, one who plays such a roleMIME: an actor in a mime; one that practices mime; a mimic; one that mimics; also, to act a part with mimic gesture and action usually without words; to mimic; to act out in the manner of a mimeMIMIC: a mime: an actor in a mime or one that practices mime; one that mimics; also, to imitate closely; to ape; to ridicule by imitationNARRATOR: one who narrates, to provide spoken commentary for (something, such as a movie or television show)PRINCIPAL: a leading performer: a starPROPMAN*: a man in charge of stage properties
Performance
BOMB: a failure, a flop (the play was a bomb)CONTINUITY: something that has, exhibits, or provides continuity: such as a script or scenario in the performing arts; or transitional spoken or musical matter especially for a radio or television program; or the story and dialogue of a comic stripCUED: to give a signal (such as a word, phrase, or bit of stage business) to a performer to begin a specific speech or actionCUING: giving a signal (such as a word, phrase, or bit of stage business) to a performer to begin a specific speech or actionCURTAIN: the ascent or opening (as at the beginning of a play) of a stage curtain; also: its descent or closing (as at the end of an act); also, the time at which a theatrical performance begins; also, the final situation, line, or scene of an act or playFINALE: the closing part, scene, or number in a public performanceFLOP: to fail completely (the play flopped), or such a failureFLOPPED: to fail completely (the play flopped), or such a failureFLOPPING: to fail completely (the play flopped), or such a failureLIVE: of or involving a presentation (such as a play or concert) in which both the performers and an audience are physically present (a live record album, live entertainment, live audience)PLAY: to put on a performance of (a play)TRYOUT: a performance of a play prior to its official opening to determine response and discover weaknessesTURN: a public appearance: a performance (makes frequent guest star turns)
Scripts and Screenplays
ALARUM*: stage direction: a less-common variation of alarm, archaic: a call to armsBOOK: musical theater: libretto; also, the script of a playBOOKS: musical theater: libretto; also, the script of a playDIALOG: less common variant of dialogue: the conversational element of literary or dramatic composition (very little dialogue in this film; she writes realistic dialogue); also, to express in dialogue (… and dialogued for him what he would say …—Shakespeare)DRAM: a dramatist or playwrightEPILOG: epilogue: a speech often in verse addressed to the audience by an actor at the end of a play; also, the final scene of a play that comments on or summarizes the main actionEXEUNT: used as a stage direction to specify that all or certain named characters leave the stageEXIT: used as a stage direction to specify who goes off stageGAGMAN*: a gag writer; a comedianGAGMEN*: a gag writer; a comedianINDUCTION: a preface, prologue, or introductory scene especially of an early English playLINE: the words making up a part in a performance —usually used in plural (memorized his lines)LOOP: a continuously repeated segment of music, dialogue, or images (a drum loop)MONOLOG: more commonly monologue: a soliloquy: a poem, discourse, or utterance of a character in a drama that has the form of a monologue or gives the illusion of being a series of unspoken reflectionsOPTION: to acquire the exclusive right to use (an author's work) as the basis for a movie (the studio optioned the novel for a film)OPTIONING: to acquire the exclusive right to use (an author's work) as the basis for a movie (the studio optioned the novel for a film)PART: an actor's lines in a play, movie, etc. (The actress learned her part well.)PIECE: a literary, journalistic, artistic, dramatic, or musical compositionPLAY: the stage representation of an action or story; a dramatic composition: a drama; also, to be suitable for dramatic performancePLAYBOOK: one or more plays in book formPLAYLET: a short playPLOT: the plan or main story (as of a movie or literary work); also, to invent or devise the plot of (something, such as a movie or a literary work)PLOTTING: the plan or main story (as of a movie or literary work); also, to invent or devise the plot of (something, such as a movie or a literary work)RHYTHM: the effect created by the elements in a play, movie, or novel that relate to the temporal development of the actionUNITY: a combination or ordering of parts in a literary or artistic production that constitutes a whole or promotes an undivided total effect; also: the resulting singleness of effect or symmetry and consistency of style and character; also, any of three principles of dramatic structure derived by French classicists from Aristotle's Poetics and requiring a play to have a single action represented as occurring in one place and within one day
Theater (Venue)
ABOVE: upstageAPRON: the part of the stage in front of the proscenium archBALCONY: an interior projecting gallery in a theaterBOARD: boards plural, theater: stage (e.g., one of the best actors that ever trod the boards)COCKPIT: obsolete: the pit of a theaterCURTAIN: the movable screen separating the stage from the auditorium of a theaterDOOR: the designated time at which the doors at a performance venue (such as a theater) are opened to admit attendeesDROP: an unframed piece of cloth stage scenery (also: drop curtain)FLAT: a flat piece of theatrical sceneryGRIP: a stage worker who handles scenery, properties, or lights: a stagehandJACK: a wooden brace fastened behind a scenic unit in a stage set to prop it upLIMELIGHT: a stage lighting instrument producing illumination by means of an oxyhydrogen flame directed on a cylinder of lime and usually equipped with a lens to concentrate the light in a beam; also, the white light produced by such an instrumentLOBBY: a large hall serving as a foyer (as of a hotel or theater)LOGE: an enclosed group of seats for spectators in a theater; also, a separate forward section of a theater mezzanine or balconyMEZZANINE: the lowest balcony in a theater; also, the first few rows of such a balconyODEA*: plural of odeum, a theater or concert hallODEON: not in M-W; Collins says in British English, another name for odeumODEUM: a theater or concert hallWHEEL: a circuit of theaters or places of entertainmentWING: wings plural: the area at the side of the stage out of sight
Spelling Bee words related to DRAMATIC ARTS
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