Point of attack

The moment in the story where the play begins. A late point of attack drops the audience into the middle of things.

Directors

ExpositionThe background the audience needs to follow the story, like who people are and what happened before, usually tucked into early scenes.
At riseWhat the audience sees as the lights come up or the curtain rises: who is on stage and what they're doing.

More in The script

Act Beat Aside Monologue Soliloquy Fourth wall