Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A dull or faded costume color used to reflect low status or mood.
A costume technician who creates fabric patterns and drapes them on a dress form to shape garments.
A full performance run-through with costumes, props, lights, and sound, conducted as if it were a live show.
A backstage crew member responsible for helping actors change costumes quickly and maintaining wardrobe items during performances.
A private or shared backstage space where actors prepare for a performance.
A type of microphone commonly used in live performances due to its durability and resistance to high sound pressure.
A numbered overhead lighting position in a theatre from which lighting instruments are hung.
The material used in costume construction, chosen for texture, color, and movement on stage.
A diagram used by makeup artists to plan and document stage makeup designs.
A hoop skirt used in historical costuming to extend the width of a woman's dress, signifying wealth or nobility.
A high-pitched squeal caused by a loop between a microphone and speaker, or verbal critique after a performance.
A scheduled rehearsal before a performance where actors run through choreographed combat sequences to ensure safety and consistency.