Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
Describes characters or artists who reject conventional norms, often romanticized in theatre and musicals.
A member of the Russian revolutionary movement, sometimes portrayed in political or historical dramas.
A character who enjoys the pleasures of life, particularly food and social activity, often portrayed as charming and sociable.
In musical theatre, the script or spoken text of the show, not including the music or lyrics.
A musical with a well-structured narrative that integrates songs, dialogue, and dance to advance plot and character development.
A technical space typically at the back of the theatre where lighting and sound are controlled during a performance.
An archaic word meaning 'useless' or 'without result,' commonly found in Shakespearean dialogue.
A short, wide masking curtain hung above the stage to conceal lighting instruments and upper scenery from the audience.
Refers to the middle class, often used in theatre to critique social status, capitalism, or material values.
The location where tickets are sold to the public; also refers to the business side of ticket sales and audience attendance.
Private, elevated seating areas at the sides of the auditorium, historically reserved for wealthy patrons or nobility.
Relating to the theatrical style of Bertolt Brecht, emphasizing social critique and distancing the audience from emotional immersion.