Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A term referring to the physical stage in traditional Chinese theatre, central to ritual and performance structure.
A Korean royal era (1392–1897) during which masked dance-dramas and court rituals shaped national theatre traditions.
A classical Japanese theatre form combining stylized movement, elaborate makeup, and historical or domestic stories.
A form of Indian string puppetry featuring colorful characters and stories rooted in folklore and local legends.
An Indian state known for Kathakali and Kutiyattam, two traditional forms blending theatre, dance, and ritual.
A stylized movement or performance act in traditional Indonesian theatre, showcasing skill, status, or transformation onstage.
Stage assistants in Kabuki theatre who are often dressed in black and support scene changes or assist actors during the performance.
A small, handheld drum used in Noh and Kabuki theatre, played on the shoulder to accompany music and emphasize movement.
A ceremonial dagger from Southeast Asia featured in traditional theatre, symbolizing spiritual power or conflict.
An elegant, classical form of Chinese opera known for refined movement, poetic text, and musical beauty, dating back to the Ming Dynasty.
A Japanese comic theatre form performed as interludes between Noh plays, often satirical and based on everyday life.
A gender-neutral term for people of Latin American heritage, represented in modern theatre to promote inclusion and diversity.