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Focus/Emphasis

  • the theme, character, problem, event, moment in time, or centre of visual interest
  • gives purpose to a drama
  • can be created through sound, by pointing, using space, etc.

Relationship

  • relationships are central to the action in drama
  • The connection(s) between people, events, or circumstances
  • relationships between people
  • the relationship between people and ideas
  • the relationship between people and the environment

Time and Place

  • The setting, time period , duration, and sequence of the action of a story or drama
  • past, present, future
  • over one day, one week, one year, etc.
  • in a room, on a beach, etc.

Remember that drama is

AN ART!

The elements of drama can be manipulated (i.e. you make choices) to

create more meaningful, interesting and entertaining works of art.

Tension

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  • A heightened mental or emotional state resulting from uncertainty about how the conflict or problem in a drama will be resolved
  • can be created through timing or blocking
  • As the audience anticipates certain outcomes in the plot, the tension builds
  • An obvious example of rising tension is in a mystery or whodunit

Character/Role

Elements of

Drama

  • taking on a role requires performers to accept the physicality, attitudes and beliefs of the characters they are playing
  • consider the characters background, motivations and point of view
  • consider how the character moves, and how they might sound
  • make choices that create a strong character who has purpose in the drama
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