Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
The person who redraws the scenery so the scene shop can build them.
One of the final rehearsals where the technicians integrate the various technical elements into the production. Actors should be prepared to jump from cue to cue as required to allow this to happen.
Jobs such as lighting, set, sound, costume, props, and makeup. Technical crew will both design and build technical elements, as well as support and operate them during the run of the show.
The weave and density of the fabric, as well as any patterns on it.
A type of stage that extends or “thrusts” into the audience so that spectators are on at least two sides of the playing space.
An opening in the stage floor for actors to pass through to make entrances and exits.
A type of curtain at the back of the stage, similar to the main drape, that can be closed to hide the back wall of the stage.
A type of stage in which the playing space is in between two audience sections that face each other.
The area of the stage that is the furthest from the audience.
Short curtains that run the length of the stage and are designed to hide lighting instruments.
A sprung steel cage to create an ample, bell-shaped skirt.
The director’s interpretation of a script and how it should be presented on stage.