Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A tightly fitted garment used in period costuming to shape the torso, often indicating social status or character type.
The process of designing, sewing, and assembling costumes for a theatrical production.
A chart or document listing what each character wears in each scene, used to track costume needs and changes.
A dedicated workspace in a theatre where costumes are designed, built, altered, and stored.
A designer or technician responsible for creating and managing costumes in theatrical productions.
To phrase or express something in a particular way; in classical theatre, may also refer to a piece of stage furniture.
A violent overthrow of a government, often dramatized in political or revolutionary plays to explore power and resistance.
To deceive or trick; used in older dramatic works to describe manipulation or con artistry.
A Native North American people whose storytelling and rituals have influenced Indigenous theatrical performance in Canada.
Artificial hair made from wool or synthetic fiber, used in stage makeup to create facial hair and special effects.
A gradual increase in volume or intensity in music or dialogue, used to heighten dramatic effect.
A detailed evaluation or analysis of a performance or production, offering constructive feedback.