Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
Describes lovers who cannot be together, usually for some reason outside of their control.
A production designed especially to show off the talents of a particular performer.
In theatre, the opening situation on the stage in which everything is unchanged. Stasis is usually broken by a character's entrance or first line.
Episodic scenes, translated as station drama.
The limited period of time allowed for bringing certain legal actions against someone.
A simplified, sometimes exaggerated idea or portrayal of a specific type of person
An application technique using a special sponge to create special effects, including shading, facial hair, and aging.
The person who sews together the costumes.
The same stereotypical characters that usually appeared in every play.
Enduring pain or hardship without complaint or any outward display of emotion. Based in an Ancient Greek philosophy that values knowledge, virtue, and emphasizing the use and value of reason.
Sometimes called “street makeup,” used to camouflage imperfections and define facial features.
In comedy, the character who is usually more serious and sets up their comedy partner for a joke.