Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A person who writes original music for a production, including scores for musicals, operas, or incidental music for plays.
An extended metaphor or fanciful idea used in drama or literature to convey complex concepts.
The actor’s ability to maintain focus and remain immersed in the world of the play, essential for truthful performance.
An album where all songs are unified by a theme or story, sometimes adapted into concept musicals.
A musical structured around an overarching theme or metaphor rather than a linear plot, often abstract in presentation.
A sensitive microphone requiring external power, often used in studio recording or for capturing subtle vocal nuances onstage.
A musical theatre number expressing love that depends on specific circumstances, often humorous or ironic in tone.
The central struggle between opposing forces in a play, driving tension and character development.
An agreement between performers to engage in specific actions, particularly important in scenes involving intimacy or violence.
A school offering intensive training in the performing arts, often awarding degrees in acting, music, or dance.
An actor’s ability to sustain character traits, movement, and voice choices throughout a performance or production run.
The 1787 meeting to draft the U.S. Constitution, sometimes referenced in historical drama to explore democratic ideals.