Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
The act of blowing into a straw while singing on an “ooh” vowel in an effort to balance the breath pressure.
A style of dancing to hip-hop and other popular music originating among amateur dancers in cities.
In Ancient Greek theatre, the first part of an ode spoken by the chorus and accompanied by movement of the chorus from east to west.
A playwright’s style is the sort of plays they typically write (comedy, contemporary realism, etc.).
A person whose job title/status is lower than someone else's
The actual meaning behind a character’s words.
A female demon from folklore, believed to seduce men while they sleep.
The right or privilege to vote.
Formal request
A man who pursues a relationship with a particular woman, with a view to marriage.
A 2-4 week summer program at an institution that gives high school students an inside view of what college will be like while working with faculty in bettering the student’s craft.