Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
Arrangement of music, often based in chords, that supports the melody.
Archaic form of "have"
The highest male voice in French opera.
Hunting game using a trained hawk
Musicians or instrumentalists.
The crew person responsible for implementing the lighting design, overseeing light hang, and maintaining all lighting equipment for a show.
Using resonance in the head, sometimes associated with higher notes.
A microphone affixed to a headband or worn over the ear that positions a microphone directly next to a performer’s mouth. Commonly used in musical theatre, headset microphones work wirelessly using a transmitter and receiver, like lavalier microphones.
A professional 8x10 picture of yourself, focused on your face, which is usually combined with a resume during the audition process.
Away, away from here
From now on
The central character of a narrative, often with admirable qualities such as morality, courage, and idealism.