Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
Process of applying liquid makeup using an air compressor, used for large areas and even coverage.
Changes made to a costume, based on size, style, or function.
The usually curved area of the stage, in front of the proscenium, closest to the audience.
Also called “in the round,” a type of stage that seats the audience on all sides of the playing space.
The Assistant Stage Manager.
Sometimes called a sound operator or a producer, audio engineers assist sound designers during live performances by operating the mixing board, and also set up, maintain, and troubleshoot the sound system in a venue.
The drop farthest upstage in most settings. Also a large curtain, sometimes with a picture or design.
The area of the theatre not accessible or visible to the audience.
The under- or modesty garments that an actor wears under their costume pieces.
A type of bar that hangs above the stage from which curtains, backdrops, or other set decoration hang.
The size of the cone of light emitted by a fixture, measured in degrees. A narrow beam will create a smaller focused circle of light, a wider one will cover more area.