Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A dedicated workspace in a theatre where costumes are designed, built, altered, and stored.
A designer or technician responsible for creating and managing costumes in theatrical productions.
Artificial hair made from wool or synthetic fiber, used in stage makeup to create facial hair and special effects.
A quick sketch used in costume design to visualize clothing concepts on the human figure.
A cue is a signal in theatre that prompts an actor, technician, or musician to carry out a specific action. Cues may be verbal, visual, or technical, such as a line of dialogue, a gesture, or a lighting change. Successful cueing ensures smooth transitions and precise timing throughout a performance.
A technical rehearsal where only the parts of the script involving lighting, sound, and scene changes are run.
A costume team member responsible for translating designs into patterns and fabric cuts for garment construction.
A large, usually white, curtain that is lit to create setting and masks the back of the stage behind the set.
Digital Audio Workstation, software used for recording, editing, and producing audio.
A unit of measurement for sound intensity, commonly used in theatre audio engineering.
The stage floor or any flat surface area used for performance.
An electrical device used to control the intensity of stage lighting.