Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A play or film set in a specific historical era, often focusing on costume, language, and customs to create authenticity.
Guidelines established by performers to protect their emotional and physical safety, particularly during intimate scenes.
A system of thought exploring existence, ethics, or knowledge, often influencing theatrical movements like existentialism or realism.
To produce vocal sound using the vocal cords, a fundamental concept in singing and voice training.
A toxic substance historically used in match factories, referenced in realist plays about labor and injustice.
The Thai name for Rama, the hero of the Ramakien epic, often depicted in traditional Thai theatre and masked dance.
A musical or spoken unit that conveys a complete thought, often forming the building blocks of performance rhythm.
A form that emphasizes movement over dialogue, blending dance and drama for expressive storytelling.
A stock character from French pantomime, often portrayed as a sad clown with white face paint and a ruffled collar. Pierrot symbolizes unrequited love and poetic melancholy.
The colorant used in theatrical makeup or paint. Pigments determine the intensity and tone of color on sets, costumes, and skin.
A four-stringed Chinese lute used in traditional opera and storytelling, known for its expressive range and percussive sound.
A classical Thai musical ensemble that accompanies traditional dance and theatre using wind, string, and percussion instruments.