Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A male vocal range between tenor and bass, often used for romantic leads, villains, or father figures in opera and musicals.
A lion-like creature in Balinese performance symbolizing good, featured in ceremonial dance dramas.
A highly ornate and elaborate artistic style prominent in 17th-century European art and theatre.
A type of foundation makeup used as the first layer in stage cosmetics to even out skin tone.
The foundational layer of a costume onto which other garments or accessories are added to create a full character look.
The lowest male vocal range, typically associated with characters of authority, wisdom, or villainy in opera and musicals.
A horizontal pipe suspended above the stage from which lights, scenery, or curtains are hung.
A term used in classical theatre to refer to a woman who runs a brothel; often used in comedic or bawdy contexts.
Humorously indecent or risque, often found in Shakespearean and Restoration comedy.
The angle at which a light beam spreads from a fixture, determining the width of the light's coverage.
A small pause or moment of shift in a scene, often used to emphasize a change in emotion or intention.
Units of action in a scene that reflect changes in objective or emotion; used in acting to structure performance.