An actor's skill in acting is a vital component of a successful stage play, but it is not the only ingredient. For a story to be truly believable, actors also need the help of the following elements:
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Costume and props
What the characters are wearing and the props they hold onto on stage are referred to as visual cues. These cues are needed top establish a character. For example, a princess should wear a crown and a dress to imply her royal status. Props are also important because they can also be used to establish the setting of the play or can be used to introduce further a character (i.e. a policeman carrying a gun or a knight with a sword).
Lighting
Lighting can be used to set the mood of the play or provide ambience. It gives depth and a suitable atmosphere for each scene. Think of what dim lighting can do: it gives off an eerie, scary feeling especially when combined with other elements of the performance.
Sound
There are two variations of sound that can be experienced in the theater: background music and sound effects. Much like lighting, sounds can affect the mood or the atmosphere of a scene and helps induce emotion in the audience. It also helps in establishing the location, weather or time of day.
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