Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A show-stopping song that occurs late in the second half and signifies a lead character's realization, change of heart, or another big moment.
A piece of music sung without accompaniment.
A play, musical, or opera that has been adapted from a written work.
A note from the audition adjudicator requesting a change in how audition material is performed.
The lowest female vocal type, generally F3-F5.
The process of examining the pieces of the text/music in order to better understand it.
A melody which moves by bigger leaps, often of dissonant intervals (e.g. a 7th) and in different directions.
Not written in any key or mode.
An audition book is a collection of sheet music or monologues that actors, singers, or performers compile and bring with them to auditions. It serves as a personal portfolio of material that showcases their range, versatility, and strengths in different performance styles. Typically, an audition book is tailored to specific genres or roles and can be updated regularly.
A 1-2 minute monologue from a play, or short (16-bar) and long (32-bar) portions of a song.
Bachelor of Arts, an undergraduate degree in arts and sciences.
A song that uses short stanzas to tell a story about love.