What_Is_Drama

What Is Drama The question asked is 'what is drama'' Can we truly define it' Is there a 'textbook' definition of something that can be so personal' What is drama in relation to theatre' Why is drama so important' What are its uses, its aims' Some have said that drama develops self-esteem and encourages creativity and imagination. This is true, and will be demonstrated through examples from personal experiences. Usually the first thing that occurs in a drama class is that someone will ask for a definition of the word drama. Most of the class will look away, as if in deep thought praying that they are not called on, because they do not know the answer. At first glance, it seems a simple question, but as one begins to delve into the true nature of drama, the answer is not so cut and dry. For some, drama is a type of television show, such as a hospital or lawyer show. For others, it is that section of the movie rental place where all 'chick flicks' are. For still others, drama means Sophocles, Euripides, and Aeschylus. For teachers, drama means all drama, one, through, child, each, way, always, hand, different, time, light, group, world, never, hands, definition, about, things, teachers, senses, place, others, number, life, explore, experience, body, around, turn, teacher, stage, slade, london, individual, felt