The Nature of Drama
Drama itself comes from the Greek language, which is draomai which means to do, act, and so on. The word drama can be interpreted as an action or action. In general, the notion of drama is a literary work written in the form of dialogue and with the intention of being shown by the actor. Dramatic performances can be known as theater. Drama can also be said as a story that is exhibited on stage and based on a script.
In general, drama has two meanings, namely drama in the broad sense and drama in the narrow meaning. Understanding drama in a broad sense is all forms of spectacle or shows that contain stories that are watched or displayed in front of the general public. While the definition of drama in the narrow sense is a story of human life in society projected on the stage.
Characteristics of Drama
1.Drama is a modern prose that is produced as a script to be read and performed.
2. Can the drama script take the form of prose or poetry.
3. Boarding consists of a diologue compiled by the author with embodied character.
4. The author's thoughts and ideas are conveyed through dialogues in his character.
5. Conflicts are important elements in drama. Conflict is driven by characters in the plot, an important element in drama scripts.
6. A script that is not based on conflict is not considered a good drama.
7. Language style in a drama is also important because it shows the background of the era and the community it represents, as well as this drama reflects the sociocultural community described by the author.
Example of a Children's Drama Script
Cast:
1. Katrin Yustina
2. Literature
3.Puri
4. Yesis
5. Linda (prologue reader).
Prologue
A new student (Nisya) transferred from Jakarta was entering the school gate, suddenly Katrin came.
Katrin: hi you new kid huh? What is your name?
Nisya: yes ... my name is Nisya ...
Fury: (While reaching out) my name is Fury! Where did you move from and enter what class ... ????
Nisya: I am from Jakarta ………… I am here on Jalan Surapati. The headmaster said I was in class V1-D. If who were you? (Nisya reaches out to Katrin).
Katrin: I'm Katrin ... wow we are also students in class V1-D.
Soon it appeared Nurjanah came closer while greeting the three.
Nurjanah: Who is this Fur .. ???
Fury: Oh this is called Nisya !!
Katrin: Do you know yourself ...
(while raising Nisya's hand to Nurjanah's).
Nurjanah thrust her hand towards Nisya, the two of them shook hands.
Nurjanah: eh Nisya ........ Later in your class just sitting next to me what about ???
The problem is the bench next to me is empty.
Nisya: Oh yeah ...
Fury: Yeah, let's join us together.
Katrin: Yes, if you study in groups of only 3 people, if you are the same, do you fit in four people ... !!!!!
Nisya: I just got fun, …… I'm happy to have a good new friend and like you. The four of them laughed towards class.