Drama Glossary

Sometimes also known as the “Queen’s English”. Clear, precise diction without any regional quirks or dialects.

An operatic conversation or musical dialogue. In many operas, the recitative is where the story happens.

A period of public fear over radical political agitation and the perceived rise of Communist ideologies.

Another term for the chorus of a song.

An audition that takes place at a venue outside the college or university.

Also called “resident” theatre and located around the country, these theatres are professional members of the League of Resident Theatres.

A report created after every rehearsal noting by department anything that the creative team needs to know based on what happened on that day’s rehearsal as well as the plan for the next day’s rehearsal.

A detailed drawing, usually in color, of a techincal design.

Typically associated with musicals, the fees for librettos, music scores, and other relevant materials that must be returned after the completion of the show.

A set of the skills, devices, or subjects that an actor or company is prepared to perform.

A type of theatre with a resident acting company that has a set repertoire for productions. This repertoire can change each season, and may be developed around a specific writer, theme, or other concept.

A repetition of a phrase, passage, or entire song within music.