Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A vocal technique blending chest and head voice to create a strong yet flexible sound for higher pitches.
Characterized by kindness or doing good, often used in theatre to describe morally upright or generous figures in contrast to villains.
A Cold War symbol of division, often featured in theatre about separation, ideology, and resistance.
An old English curse or mild oath meaning 'curse upon,' often found in Shakespearean texts.
An archaic word meaning 'to happen to' or 'befall,' often used in poetic or classical contexts.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, a professional undergraduate degree focusing on intensive practical training in the arts, including theatre.
The use of two languages in performance, often reflecting cultural identity, accessibility, or political context.
A genre of drama based on real people’s lives, exploring their challenges, accomplishments, and inner conflicts.
A movement-based acting technique developed by Vsevolod Meyerhold emphasizing efficiency, rhythm, and physical precision.
A cultural movement emphasizing Black pride and political empowerment, reflected in African-American theatre of the 1960s and 70s.
A simple, unadorned performance space with black walls and flexible staging and seating configurations.
Comedy that treats disturbing or taboo subjects with irony, often found in satire or plays with existential themes.