Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
The character’s desired outcome that motivates the monologue.
A way of describing a voice in a more detailed way, defining the particular characteristics of the voice.
A method of voice production used by male singers, especially tenors, to sing notes higher than their normal range.
A pre-performance review of the fight choreography to confirm that the actors are safe to perform the movements during the show.
A person who assists the fight director/choreographer and maintains the safety of the fight sequence during the run of a show.
A person who creates the movements for the fight sequence.
A person who teaches the performers how to perform a fight sequence.
The last section of a piece of music, a scene, or an entire show, often dramatic and exciting.
A musical composition in which one or two themes are repeated or imitated by successively entering voices and contrapuntally developed.
A gesture is a movement of any part of the body that helps to express an idea.
The information provided by the playwright about the character and situation.