DRAMA DRAMA Drama is mode of fiction represented

DRAMA

DRAMA Ø Drama is mode of fiction represented in performance. Ø The term comes from greek word meaning “Action” or “to do” or “to act Ø The enactment of drama in theatre perform by actors on stage before an audience , presupposes collaborative modes of production and a collective form of reception.

Different Types Of Drama

Comedy v When we talk about comedy, we usually refer to plays that are light in tone, and that typically have happy endings. v The intent of a comedic play is to make the audience laugh. v In modern theater, there are many different styles of comedy, ranging from realistic stories, where the humor is derived from real life situations, outrageous slap stick humor.

Tragedy v Is one of the oldest forms of drama; however, its meaning has changed since the earliest days of staged plays. v In an ancient times, a tragedy was often an historical dramas featuring the downfall of a great man. v In modern theater, the tragedy usually involves serious subject matter and the death of one or more main character. v These plays rarely have a happy ending.

Farce v Is a sub-category of comedy. v Characterized by greatly exaggerated characters and situations. v Characters tend to be one-dimensional and often follow stereotypical behavior. v It involve mistaken identities, plots of physical comedy and outrageous plot twists.

Melodrama v Is another type of exaggerated drama. v As in farce, the characters tend to be simplified and one dimensional. v It involves a villain a heroine, and a hero who must rescue the heroin from the villain.

Musical v The story is told not only through dialogue and acting but through music and dance. v Musical are not often comedic, although many do involves serious subject matter. v Most involve a large cast and lavish sets and costumes.