Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
The time at which cast and crew are required to be at the theatre for a rehearsal or performance.
A second audition round, where performers are invited back for further consideration, common in casting processes.
A round of auditions where selected performers are invited back, often involving deeper character exploration or chemistry testing.
The stage manager's act of cueing lights, sound, and other technical elements during a live performance.
Likely a misspelling of 'Cadenza': a solo passage in a vocal or instrumental performance, typically improvised and virtuosic.
Refers to pre-recorded sound or music used in a production rather than being performed live.
A vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically in multiple movements, used in sacred or secular dramatic contexts.
A sleeveless garment used in costuming to indicate status, mystery, or period authenticity, often worn by royalty or villains.
A lively or playful leap or dance; in drama, it can refer to light-hearted mischief or comic adventure.
An economic system often critiqued in epic and protest theatre, examining exploitation, class, and power structures.
A high-ranking church official, typically used in period or religious dramas to embody power, hierarchy, or moral dilemma.
A theatrical style emphasizing chaos, inversion, and grotesque humor, often seen in folk or political performance.