Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
An adhesive used in theatrical makeup to attach facial hair, wigs, or prosthetics to an actor’s skin.
The side of the stage to the actor’s left when facing the audience. Used in blocking and technical planning.
The side of the stage to the actor’s right when facing the audience. Used for staging and choreography.
A crew member responsible for moving scenery, props, and equipment during rehearsals and performances.
A makeup technique that uses dots to create texture or shading, often for aging effects or character realism.
A costume shop worker who sews garments based on designer specifications and patterns.
Makeup used to subtly enhance an actor’s natural features for visibility under stage lighting, without altering character appearance.
A tailored costume representing formality, social status, or time period. Suits are used to define character and context.
A collection of fabric samples used by costume and scenic designers to choose textures and colors for production design.
Coordinated timing between performers or technical elements that heightens impact and clarity of a scene.
A silent, motionless stage picture created by actors to represent a scene, mood, or moment, often used to end a scene or act symbolically.
A formal coat with a short front and long back tails, often used in period costume design for 19th-century characters or formal roles.