Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
one-acter
noun
ˈwʌn ˈæktər
Definition
A play or performance lasting for a single act.
Examples
- The festival featured several one-acters that captured the audience’s attention in just thirty minutes.
- She wrote a touching one-acter about the friendship between two elderly men.
- During the drama class, we performed a one-acter that showcased our improvisational skills.
Meaning
The term ‘one-acter’ refers to a theatrical piece that is performed in one act, typically shorter than a full-length play. It usually focuses on a single narrative or situation and requires fewer actors than larger productions.
Synonyms
- one-act play
- short play
- monodrama
