Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
Hurry
A genre of play that is based on the narrative of true historical events and people, often considered a subgenre of tragedy.
Temperament, mood
A type of verse with ten syllables per line and syllables alternating between unstressed and stressed beats.
Referring to life in England under the reign of King James I, 1603-1625.
Girlfriend or wife
A scoundrel; a young man or boy; a servant
Should like
Special clothing or costume
A company of theatre players in London, for whom Shakespeare wrote most of his plays.
"They remain" (Latin), used in stage directions to indicate when someone stays behind after other characters have left the scene