Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A fictional persona invented to escape social obligations, coined from Oscar Wilde’s play *The Importance of Being Earnest*.
A traditional Japanese puppet theatre form involving large, intricately operated puppets accompanied by music and narration.
A system of administrative procedures often satirized in theatre to expose inefficiency and impersonality.
A theatrical genre mixing parody, music, and often sensuality, originating in the 19th century as satirical entertainment.
Exhaustion caused by overwork or stress, frequently portrayed in contemporary drama to explore modern mental health issues.
A full-body garment worn by some Muslim women, used in theatre to explore themes of identity, gender roles, and religious freedom.
The group responsible for a production’s financial, marketing, and operational management.
A form of theatrical entertainment featuring music, song, dance, and drama, often performed in a nightclub or pub-style venue.
The process of organizing and running cables for lighting, sound, and other tech equipment in a theatre space.
Computer-Aided Design, used in theatre to create technical drawings for sets, lighting plots, and stage layouts.
A dry, compressed theatrical foundation makeup that is applied with a wet sponge for full coverage.