Name Part (Noun)
Meaning
The role of the character after whom the play is named.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The title character of the play "Hamlet" plays a name part, being the protagonist and central figure of the story.
- In the musical "Evita", the role of Eva Perón is a name part, meaning the actress playing the part must have strong singing and acting abilities.
- The role of Jesus in the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" is a name part, requiring the actor to have a strong singing voice and stage presence.
- The actress playing the title role in "Annie" must be able to carry the show as a name part, leading the ensemble and driving the plot forward.
- In the play "Cyrano de Bergerac", the role of Cyrano is a name part, requiring the actor to have a strong sense of physical comedy and verbal wit.