Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
The consort of the Hindu deity, Rama.
The ruling dynasty of China from 960 until 1279.
The dual nature of the audience in Theatre of the Oppressed, both spectators and agents of change.
The language spoken by the Swahili people and an official language in many East African countries. It is a Bantu language, also called "Kiswahili."
Performers freeze in poses that create a picture of one important moment in the play.
A Japanese stick drum.
An imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 618 to 907.
A system of practice defined for different parts of the body: body, hands, eyes, hair, and feet.
The training undertaken by performers in Cantonese opera. Chang (singing), Zuo (body movement), Nian (recitation or spoken acting), and Da (martial arts or acrobatics).
A 10-faced, green-skinned king of the demons and the antagonist in the Ramakien.
The military government of Japan during the Edo period from 1603 to 1867.
A relaxed interpretation of the genre with elements of slapstick comedy.