Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
Medieval plays centered around Biblical stories and usually performed in churches.
Stories from ancient cultures about divine figures and supernatural events, often considered as a combination of literature, science, history, and religion
A trickster figure in First Nations mythology (also known as Nanabozho).
A form of shadow play found in Thailand.
An early form of Chinese opera.
Having an unhealthy fascination with oneself or being vain.
Telling a story, often accompanying or guiding the central action of the play.
A storyteller, or someone who provides commentary on the action of a play or musical.
Thai classical dance.
National tours are theatre productions that travel around the country to professional theatre venues and recreate the Broadway experience for local audiences. A show may have a designated touring cast (in some cases, there may be several tours happening at once). If the show closes on Broadway, and the cast begins touring, it is referred to as a “Broadway national tour.”
Advocacy of or support for the political independence of a particular nation or people.
A theory that there are certain laws and norms common to all humans and separate from any formal law.