Drama Glossary

Strong dignity and seriousness.

A group of actors who sang, danced, and commented on the action in unison.

Arrangement of music, often based in chords, that supports the melody.

Using resonance in the head, sometimes associated with higher notes.

A professional 8x10 picture of yourself, focused on your face, which is usually combined with a resume during the audition process.

A large room where people waiting to audition are held until their appointed time.

A type of theatre practice that creates a sensory experience for the audience members, through staging, sets, seating arrangements, and script content.

The act of inventing or executing action or dialogue in the moment without preparation, often with input and suggestions from audience members.

Embracing all members of the team and making them feel valued.

A live audition in front of people (usually faculty).

Also sometimes known as the interval, the intermission is a short break between parts of a production.

An internal conflict is created by something about the character themselves, like their personality or their emotions.