A play is a live theatrical performance that focuses on spoken dialogue and acting. It can range from drama to comedy, with a strong emphasis on storytelling through the actors' performances.

The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that ...

Drama was classified according to three different types or genres: comedy, tragedy and satyr plays. The first plays were performed with just one actor (called a protagonist) and a chorus of people ...

The three genres of drama were comedy, satyr plays, and most important of all, tragedy. Comedy: The first comedies were mainly satirical and mocked men in power for their vanity and foolishness.