Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A vocal warm-up using a straw to balance pressure and airflow, improving resonance and vocal health for singers and actors.
A performance style rooted in hip-hop and urban culture, featured in contemporary musical theatre and movement-driven plays.
The unspoken thoughts and motives behind a character’s words or actions, revealing deeper meaning and emotion.
A silent, motionless group of actors representing a scene or moment, often used for dramatic effect or to end a scene visually.
A specific strategy an actor uses to achieve a character’s objective in a scene, forming the basis of truthful, dynamic performance.
The speed or pace of music or dialogue in a scene, influencing dramatic tension, emotional rhythm, and audience engagement.
A male vocal range above baritone, commonly featured in opera and musical theatre for romantic or heroic lead characters.
Refers to Stanislavski’s acting method focusing on realism, emotional truth, and character motivation in performance.
The quality or color of a sound that distinguishes voices and instruments, crucial to vocal performance and design.
A musical notation indicating the number of beats in each measure and which note value receives the beat; essential in musical theatre.
The precise execution of actions or lines to achieve the desired comedic, dramatic, or rhythmic effect.
A sentimental ballad about unrequited love, often featured in musicals or cabaret performances.