Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
The care and upkeep of costumes during a production, including laundering, mending, and organization.
Physical and vocal exercises performed before rehearsals or performances to prepare the body and voice for acting or singing.
An archaic second-person singular form of 'was,' often found in Shakespearean and early English drama to reflect period language.
A term in acting and stagecraft referring to physical or emotional grounding, or to counterweights in stage rigging systems.
The German state before the Nazi rise, depicted in theatre to reflect political instability and artistic innovation.
A fabrication process used in scenic construction to join metal parts. Welding is essential in creating strong set structures.
A region of southwest England known for a distinct dialect often portrayed in British theatre to suggest rural or rustic character.
An archaic term meaning 'from where,' frequently used in early English plays to indicate origin or direction.
An old English word meaning 'why,' famously used in Shakespeare’s 'Romeo and Juliet' to express inquiry, not location.
A weather condition of reduced visibility, symbolically used in drama to convey disorientation or psychological fog.
A mystery plot where the audience follows clues to identify the perpetrator, often used in suspenseful or comedic theatre.
A musical note held for four beats in common time, used in vocal and instrumental parts of theatrical scores.