The Art Of Drama2

THE ART OF DRAMA This aspect of drama has been explored under the following headings:Character Most simply a character is one of the persons who appears in the play, one of the dramatis personae . Plot

The plot is usually structured with acts and scenes.

Theme The plot has been called the body of a play and the theme has been called its soul. Dialogue provides the substance of a play. Each word uttered by the character furthers the business of the play, contributes to its effect as a whole Audience in art both the artist and the spectator actively cooperate, and the value of the work is dependent on this reciprocity. Stagecraft Setting and action tend to be suggestive rather than panoramic or colossal. Both setting and action may be little more than hints for the spectator to fill out. Design Set design is the arrangement of theatrical space. Its purpose is to suggest time and place and to create the proper mood or atmosphere. Settings can generally be classified as

Realistic,

abstract,

suggestive, or

functional.

Lighting Design a more ephemeral art, has two functions: to illuminate the stage and the performers and to create mood and control the focus of the spectators. Costume Design Costumes convey information about the character and aid in setting the tone or mood of the production. Makeup is used for two purposes: to emphasize and reinforce facial features that might otherwise be lost under bright lights or at a distance. Dance dramas are the signature events of our school & annual feature where all the above said aspects of drama are put to test. The theme is generally based on Hindu Mythological stories & they are written by Dr (Mrs ) G.D. Bakshi, the principal & most of the teachers of this project are involved in the direction, choreography, lighting & special effects. Thus drama accomplishes the goal of enriching students’ school experience through art.

Costume & Makeup

Head Gear

Special Effects

Lighting

Set Design

Mask