Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
In historical drama, often refers to supporters of a republic over monarchy. The term appears in plays about revolution, politics, and power.
A musical or dramatic work honoring the dead, often evoking mourning or closure in operatic and theatrical contexts.
An actor’s ability to hold emotional or physical energy in performance, contributing to tension, pacing, or character depth.
The portion of a play where conflicts are resolved and the narrative concludes. It follows the climax and restores order or provides closure.
The amplification and richness of vocal tone achieved through optimal breath support and vocal placement.
A genre from 17th-century England known for its wit, sexual explicitness, and satirical portrayal of social mores.
To exit the stage or withdraw, commonly found in stage directions and poetic theatre. It helps direct blocking and mood shifts.
A dramatic genre popular in Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre featuring murder, ghosts, and the pursuit of vengeance, often ending in multiple deaths.
A new production of a previously performed play or musical, often reinterpreting its themes or updating its design.
A form of theatre with a series of short sketches, songs, and dances, often satirical and lacking a unified narrative.
The art of persuasive speaking or writing, often used by playwrights and characters to influence others or convey arguments.
A pattern of rhyming sounds in poetry or lyrics, commonly used in verse drama, musicals, and Shakespearean plays.