Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A strong, specific verb actors use to define their intention in a scene, enhancing clarity and energy.
A person who performs a character in a play or production, interpreting dialogue and embodying emotions.
A performer strategically placed in the audience to interact or influence the scene, often used in immersive shows.
The U.S. labor union for professional actors and stage managers in live theatre.
A legendary acting school in New York City, known for pioneering method acting and training elite performers.
Large divisions of a play, typically structured to build dramatic tension and support narrative flow.
Spontaneous or improvised lines not in the script, used by actors to maintain flow or enhance realism.
A version of a work modified from another medium or language, making it suitable for a new performance context.
A character trait or theme representing dependence, often central in dramatic portrayals of struggle or recovery.
A poetic or formal farewell often used in classical and period drama to underscore emotion or finality.
A judge or evaluator of performances, common in festivals or competitions to provide feedback and scoring.
A modification an actor makes in performance or rehearsal to improve clarity, connection, or direction.