Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
Glossary Results:
Wordplay is the clever and imaginative use of language to create humor, double meanings, or unexpected associations. It often involves puns, alliteration, rhymes, or twists in phrasing that reveal wit and verbal dexterity. In theatre, wordplay enhances dialogue and lyrics by adding layers of meaning, rhythm, and entertainment value.
A global conflict often explored in theatre through themes of resistance, loss, trauma, and moral complexity.
The spirit or mood of a particular period in history, often captured in theatre to reflect collective consciousness.
Used metaphorically in theatre to describe the emotional or dramatic peak of a character’s arc or storyline.