Theater

What Is Theatre?

Theatre is a performing art in which actors bring a story to life on stage. Actors speak and move according to a specific text (script). Theatre performances are typically presented in front of an audience.

Actors: Individuals who portray roles in the play.

Stage: The area where the play is performed.

Sets and Costumes: Objects and clothing used to establish the setting and define the characters of the story.

Lighting and Sound: Elements that illuminate the stage and

Comedy: Plays that are humorous and intended to provoke laughter.

Drama: Plays that explore serious and emotional themes.

Musical: A form of theatre that incorporates music, song, and dance.

Shadow Theatre: Puppet performances created using light and screens.

The origins of theatre date back to Ancient Greece. The earliest theatrical performances were staged in open-air venues. Over time, theatre developed in diverse forms across different cultures. Today, various types of theatre performances are held in many countries around the world.