The typical dramatic structure of a play follows a classical framework that has shaped storytelling in theatre for centuries. Often referred to as “Freytag’s Pyramid” or the “five-act structure,” it was formalised by Gustav Freytag,…
Rate refers to the pace at which an actor speaks. It encompasses the tempo and rhythm of speech, which can significantly influence the audience’s perception of a character and their emotional state. Here are some…
Here are five brief Melodrama scripts for the Drama or Theatre Arts classroom that teachers can use as an introduction to a longer unit on this topic. All scripts involve three or four characters, deliberately…
A large selection of links to Elizabethan and Jacobean play scripts located across the web from playwrights Ben Jonson, Christopher Marlowe, Thomas Middleton, John Webster, Thomas Dekker, Francis Beaumont, and William Rowley. – Justin Cash This post was recently moved…
