Comments on: Elements of Drama: Tension

By: Adrian

Adrian — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:21:00 +0000

My list of dramatic elements are as follows:

Role
Character
Situation
Focus
Tension
Place
Time
Dramatic Structure
Language
Sound
Movement
Moment
Space
Rythym
Symbol
Atmosphere
Dramatic Meaning
Audience engagement

Enjoy.

By: Renee

Renee — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:47:44 +0000

I think Tension can best be described as the anticipation of what is to come. That is the how I teach it and it seems to be the best way of communicating this to the students!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:47:04 +0000

A question for Wanda.

Just wondering where you got a copy of Dark of the Moon as it sounds interesting and I need to find 4 class plays this year?

By: Wanda Oberdorfer

Wanda Oberdorfer — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:30:22 +0000

My theatre class just finished a production of Dark of The Moon. Tension is the most important element. Watching the performance, I can now say that tension is very simply two people sharing the same space with different needs or even the same needs. The problem is one is matter, the other anti-matter. As long as they don’t make contact the “tension” between them can be measured by the physical distance, the psychological/emotional distance……tension can be created by two people standing at the farthest end of the stage from each other, or two people only arms length apart….tension is a psychological war…tension is fighting for one’s existence …tension can be those same two people struggling to come together…when all forces are against the union…tension is very simply internal struggle physicalized and bouncing off a resistant force. I think it is really that simple. Tempo-rhythm plays a significant role in sending that message to the audience. The playwright is directly responsible for building “tension.” The structure of the play will either build to the most electric moment, or if mistimed by superfluous writing, the tension can be lost. I’ve discovered my students find it organically if the text is well-written.

By: Matt McC

Matt McC — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:37:18 +0000

Contrast, Climax, Conflict, Mood, Rhythm, Sound, Symbol, Space, Timing, Tension, Language, Focus

there the ones we sorta focus on

By: Frances

Frances — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:45:16 +0000

Role, Relationship, Situation, Tension, Focus, Mood, Symbol, Language, Movement, Space, Ti

By: Ruby

Ruby — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:48:43 +0000

Hey, I need some one to please tell me what the other elements of drama are?

Like, The

Tension, Mystery, Relationship etc. i cant remeber the others, and i REALLY need them for my drama assignement,

thankyou, X