Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
The person in charge of the costume shop crew, machinery, supplies, and budget. They often collaborate very closely with the costume designer to ensure successful costume construction.
A collection of notes and thoughts from the director that share their interpretation with the designers, actors, and other artists involved in the show.
The shape and outline of a costume.
A method of establishing how the skin will react to chemicals and ingredients in makeup, such as latex.
Types of cue times; a fade is a more gradual lighting change while a snap is instantaneous.
Another term for audio engineer.
The general term for the entire arrangement of mixing boards, microphones, and speakers that are used in a venue.
The general term for any device which amplifies and plays sound. Speakers receive signals from the mixing board and play that sound into the audience.
Visually striking and impactful elements of a performance.
Used to notate with tape where set pieces and props belong. Often different colored tape indicates different scenes.
A liquid adhesive used to attach prosthetics to the skin, including fake hair, facial appliances, etc.
The left side of the stage from the actor’s point of view (facing the audience).