Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A video audition submitted in consideration for a live audition for a musical theatre program.
Public performances of a theatrical production before the official opening, in which the director, cast, or crew can make adjustments to the performance before critics attend.
The group of artists that makes decisions for the productions of a theatre company, and usually includes the artistic director, producer, show directors, technical director, and stage managers.
Description of material not protected by copyright law.
A person who stands out of view of the camera and reads the lines of the other character(s) in a scene for the person auditioning.
An audition that takes place at a venue outside the college or university.
Also called “resident” theatre and located around the country, these theatres are professional members of the League of Resident Theatres.
Typically associated with musicals, the fees for librettos, music scores, and other relevant materials that must be returned after the completion of the show.
A type of theatre with a resident acting company that has a set repertoire for productions. This repertoire can change each season, and may be developed around a specific writer, theme, or other concept.
The fees paid to the originator (playwright, composer, etc.) of a work, as a part of or in addition to the licensing fees paid to the publisher or licensor.
Financial support awarded a student based on academic achievement or other measure of excellence.
A fee that secures the rights for a theatre company to produce a show.