Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A detailed artistic drawing of a costume, set, or lighting design. Renderings are used to present concepts and guide the construction process.
Crew members who manage the hanging and movement of scenery, lights, and other equipment from above the stage. Riggers ensure safety and functionality in complex productions.
A red or pink cosmetic applied to the cheeks, used in theatrical makeup to enhance facial expressions and visibility under stage lighting.
The backstage team responsible for executing scene changes, props, and technical cues during performances. The running crew ensures seamless operation from behind the scenes.
Blueprints of scenic or lighting designs rendered to proportion. Scale drawings guide the construction of sets and ensure spatial accuracy.
A small figure used in scenic models to indicate human proportions. Scale men help designers visualize space and performer interaction.
A three-dimensional miniature representation of the stage and set design, used for planning and presentation before full construction.
The workshop where theatrical sets and props are constructed and painted. Scene shops support technical theatre through carpentry, metalwork, and scenic artistry.
Technicians who build set pieces and stage elements based on designs. They collaborate closely with scenic designers and shop foremen.
An artist responsible for creating the visual world of a play, including sets and props. They collaborate with directors and other designers to enhance storytelling.
A loosely woven fabric used in theatre for lighting effects, such as reveals or silhouettes. Scrims can appear opaque or transparent based on lighting angles.
A sewing machine used in costume construction to trim, edge, and finish fabric seams quickly and professionally.