Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A type of performance in Theatre of the Oppressed in which participants are shaped as if they were statues to create visual representations of words or concepts.
A type of theatre practice that creates a sensory experience for the audience members, through staging, sets, seating arrangements, and script content.
Acted with being planned or organized.
The act of inventing or executing action or dialogue in the moment without preparation, often with input and suggestions from audience members.
An event within the plot that introduces the central conflict or obstacle.
Embracing all members of the team and making them feel valued.
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place.
A powerful sewing machine designed to sew heavy fabrics.
The act of being unfaithful to a romantic partner or spouse
The young lovers; one of the categories of stock characters and usually the only characters not to wear masks.
A live audition in front of people (usually faculty).