The Play is: Starting point for theatrical production Entity that remains intact after production Blueprint for production or for reader’s imagination
The play may serve as the basis for numerous productions, which may or may not be similar in style.Plot
Summary of a play’s incidents Organization of all elements into a meaningful pattern Overall structure of play Two Most Common Plot Structures: Episodic: jumps from scene to scene, early point of attack, treats character or concern, creates a broad perspective Climactic:cause-to-effect action, late point of attack, creates sense of compression or dramatic tension