What does the cryptic crossword clue "Oscar for each actor? Just the lead in dramatic work (5)" mean?

The definition is "dramatic work". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (abbreviation="Oscar") + PER (synonym="each") + A (first_letter="actor?") = OPERA; definition: "dramatic work" The answer is OPERA.

Oscar for each actor? Just the lead in dramatic work (5)

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