Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
The person who writes the music.
Opinion, judgment, or idea
The ability of the actor to be “in” character - that is, to be like the character they are portraying – in dialog, attitude, carriage, gait, etc.
An album in which the collective whole means more than the individual tracks. Concept albums often have a central theme or story, and may develop into a larger musical narrative.
A musical where a theme, metaphor or concept is just as important as the overarching plot and the featured songs.
A general term for microphones that are made to pick up small, delicate, and complex sounds, best used for vocals and acoustic instruments. Condenser mics require a power source in order to generate signal.
A song in which two characters sing together, but don’t anticipate (or are totally against) falling in love.
Granting clear permission for rehearsal, especially if there is any touching or intimate moments involved.
An institution for higher learning that focuses almost solely dedicated to the college student’s major, or main area of study.
A character with consistency behaves in a way that is true to their personality throughout the play. They don’t do things that go wildly against what we know about them.
A 1787 gathering of delegates that redesigned the structure of the new United States government.