Features and characterization of one act play

4. An ACT of a play is composed
of elements such as the rising
action, climax, and resolution.
Features and characterization

5. Plays that are staged in the
modern times may have one to
five acts.
A one-act play contains a single
scene and the number of
characters is minimal.

6. There are many elements in a
play. It involves STAGE
DIRECTION, STAGE DESIGN,
LIGHTNING, MUSIC, COSTUME,
MAKEUP, SOUND
PRODUCTION, MULTIMEDIA,
CHOREOGRAPHY, and more.

7. CHARACTERIZATION is the way in which a writer
conveys information about his or characters.
It can be DIRECT as when the writers tells the
readers what the personality of the character is.
It can be INDIRECT, when the writer reveals the
character’s personality through observation of the
character’s speech, actions, thoughts, appearance,
behavior, etc.

8. WRITING A SYNOPSIS
Synopsis is a brief summary of a written work.
In writing this, you must first identify the following:
- The main character’s motivations
- The other main characters
- The setting
- The conflict
- The complications
- Highlights

9. STAGE PLAYS