Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
The theatre professional responsible for choreographing stage violence, ensuring both actor safety and dramatic effectiveness.
Funding provided to students to help cover the cost of education, including grants, loans, and scholarships.
A high-level seating area in a theatre, often the least expensive, historically used by the general public or groundlings.
Short for 'General Education' requirements in college degree programs, including theatre degrees. This term plays a vital role in understanding theatrical structure and is commonly encountered in stagecraft or performance settings.
A period of artistic flourishing, often referring to 1940s-60s Broadway or English Renaissance theatre. This term plays a vital role in understanding theatrical structure and is commonly encountered in stagecraft or performance settings.
Financial support provided to individuals or organizations for theatrical projects. This term plays a vital role in understanding theatrical structure and is commonly encountered in stagecraft or performance settings.
Plural of grant; funds awarded for theatre production, education, or research. This term plays a vital role in understanding theatrical structure and is commonly encountered in stagecraft or performance settings.
A professional photo of an actor used for casting purposes. This term plays a vital role in understanding theatrical structure and is commonly encountered in stagecraft or performance settings.
A waiting area for performers prior to auditioning or performing. This term plays a vital role in understanding theatrical structure and is commonly encountered in stagecraft or performance settings.
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, the union representing backstage workers. This term plays a vital role in understanding theatrical structure and is commonly encountered in stagecraft or performance settings.
The practice of ensuring representation of diverse identities in casting, storytelling, and creative decision-making.
Live auditions where actors perform in front of casting directors and creative teams at a designated physical location. These auditions allow evaluators to assess presence, vocal projection, and responsiveness to direction in real-time, offering a fuller picture than remote submissions.