Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A technician responsible for managing sound elements in a production, including microphones, sound effects, and overall audio balance.
The area in a theatre where the audience sits, designed for optimal acoustics and viewing of the stage.
A painted cloth or set wall that hangs in the back of the stage to indicate scenery or setting.
The area behind the stage and out of sight from the audience, used by performers and crew during a production.
A type of foundation makeup used as the first layer in stage cosmetics to even out skin tone.
The foundational layer of a costume onto which other garments or accessories are added to create a full character look.
A horizontal pipe suspended above the stage from which lights, scenery, or curtains are hung.
The angle at which a light beam spreads from a fixture, determining the width of the light's coverage.
A simple, unadorned performance space with black walls and flexible staging and seating configurations.
To plan and rehearse the movement of actors on stage, essential for effective staging, composition, and storytelling.
The precise staging of actors’ movements and positions onstage, typically directed during rehearsals.
A technical space typically at the back of the theatre where lighting and sound are controlled during a performance.