Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A short, wide masking curtain hung above the stage to conceal lighting instruments and upper scenery from the audience.
Short trousers worn historically by men; also refers to roles in which women dressed as men, common in older theatrical traditions.
A type of flat or scenery wall that is built with the framing running horizontally, often covered with muslin and used on proscenium stages.
The process of organizing and running cables for lighting, sound, and other tech equipment in a theatre space.
Computer-Aided Design, used in theatre to create technical drawings for sets, lighting plots, and stage layouts.
A dry, compressed theatrical foundation makeup that is applied with a wet sponge for full coverage.
The time at which cast and crew are required to be at the theatre for a rehearsal or performance.
The stage manager's act of cueing lights, sound, and other technical elements during a live performance.
Refers to pre-recorded sound or music used in a production rather than being performed live.
A sleeveless garment used in costuming to indicate status, mystery, or period authenticity, often worn by royalty or villains.
A narrow elevated platform above a stage for accessing lighting and rigging equipment.
The central part of the stage, often a focal point in blocking and choreography.