Today we will review three new vocabulary words. Playwright, Downstage, and Dress Rehearsals. Review the definitions below and then look at the 3 example sentences for each vocabulary word. After reviewing the information, try to make your own sentences.
| VOCABULARY | DEFINITION |
|---|---|
| Playwright | "A person who writes plays." |
| Downstage | "At or toward the front of the stage." |
| Dress Rehearsals | "The final rehearsal of a live show; in which everything is done as it would be in a real performance." |
PLAYWRIGHT
| # | SENTENCE EXAMPLES |
|---|---|
| 1 | We are reading the works of many modern playwrights. |
| 2 | Sally told her mother that she wants to be a famous playwright. |
| 3 | Do you know any famous playwrights? |
DOWNSTAGE
| # | SENTENCE EXAMPLES |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jennifer is standing downstage in the open area. |
| 2 | The director called all of the dancers to come downstage. |
| 3 | Please put this table downstage. |
DRESS REHEARSALS
| # | SENTENCE EXAMPLES |
|---|---|
| 1 | I would love to have dinner with you tonight, but I can’t because I have a dress rehearsal at 7pm. |
| 2 | What time is our dress rehearsal? |
| 3 | Dress rehearsals are necessary before any play opens in a theatre. |
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