Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A high-pitched squeal caused by a loop between a microphone and speaker, or verbal critique after a performance.
In verse drama, a line that ends with an unstressed syllable, often used in iambic pentameter for variation or rhythm.
Relating to gender equality, often a theme or character perspective in plays that challenge patriarchal norms.
Feminist theatre is a form of drama that highlights women’s experiences, challenges patriarchal structures, and advocates for gender equality on stage. It often portrays strong, independent female characters and critiques the limitations historically placed on women in society and theatre. Productions in this genre aim to empower audiences and inspire social change through performance.
An exclamation of disapproval or disgust found in English Renaissance and Shakespearean plays.
A scheduled rehearsal before a performance where actors run through choreographed combat sequences to ensure safety and consistency.
An actor assigned to lead and maintain fight choreography during a production, ensuring consistency and safety throughout the run.
A specialist who designs and stages realistic or stylized combat scenes in a play, balancing safety and storytelling.
The theatre professional responsible for choreographing stage violence, ensuring both actor safety and dramatic effectiveness.
A cinematic genre marked by moral ambiguity and visual starkness, influencing theatre with themes of fatalism and anti-heroes.
The concluding musical or dramatic number that provides resolution and emotional closure for the audience.
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