Took the role of drama editor (6)
I believe the answer is:
played
'took the role' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to bodily activities as well as being past participle verbs.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I don't see?
'drama editor' is the wordplay.
'drama' becomes 'play' (synonyms).
'editor' becomes 'ed' (abbreviation).
'play'+'ed'='PLAYED'
'of' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for played that I've seen before include "Toyed - used an instrument" , "Participated in game" , "Participated in games or music" , "Amused oneself" , "Fiddled or tampered (with)" .)