Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
An artistic work in a style that imitates that of another work, artist, or period.
Popular in Renaissance England, stories set in the countryside, often with shepherds.
Assigning a circuit or dimmer to a channel number on the lighting console.
Head
A regulatory system whereby only theatres awarded a royal patent were allowed to stage plays.
The head of a tribe or community.
A member of the aristocracy
Devotion to, and vigorous support for one's country.
A technique where singers have a lot of text to deliver on very fast notes.
A subsidy from the US Federal Government to help pay for college.
Perhaps, by chance or good fortune
A report created after every performance noting anything of note that happened including run times, mistakes, technical issues, or audience incidents.