Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A costume piece designed to be quickly removed onstage, often used in dance numbers or comedic transformations.
A short horizontal curtain masking lighting equipment or scenery above the stage, used in proscenium theatres for visual concealment.
Short for 'technical rehearsal' or 'technical crew,' referring to all non-performance elements such as lighting, sound, and set operations.
The final week of rehearsal when technical elements are integrated into the production. It is often the most intense rehearsal period.
The staff member who oversees the implementation of all technical aspects of a production, including scenery, rigging, and technical staff.
A rehearsal devoted to integrating technical elements like lights, sound, and scene changes with the performers’ actions.
All behind-the-scenes disciplines of theatre production, including lighting, sound, set design, costume, props, and stage management.
The perceived surface or feel of a costume, set, or sound, which contributes to the aesthetic and emotional tone of a production.
A performance space that extends into the audience on three sides, encouraging intimacy and dynamic staging.
An opening in the stage floor used for entrances, exits, or special effects. Trap doors are a classic technical feature.
A type of curtain that opens horizontally from the center or sides of the stage, used to conceal or reveal scenic elements.
A stage configuration where the audience sits on two opposite sides, creating a runway-style performance space.