Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
The synchronization of movement, gesture, and speech required for effective stage presence and ensemble performance.
A behavioral strategy characters use to deal with stress or trauma, commonly explored in modern psychological drama.
Legal protection for original works, including scripts, music, and designs, preventing unauthorized reproduction or performance.
A flirtatious female character type used in comedies and dramas to explore gender roles and manipulation.
Corrales de comedias were open-air courtyard theatres popular in Spain during the 16th and 17th centuries, especially during the Spanish Golden Age. They were typically rectangular spaces surrounded by buildings, with a stage at one end and galleries or balconies for the audience. These venues hosted plays, often mixing comedy, drama, and music, and were central to the era’s vibrant theatrical culture.
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.
Counterpoint is a musical technique where two or more independent melodies are combined and performed simultaneously. Each line maintains its own rhythm and contour, yet together they create harmonic richness and complexity. This interplay adds texture, depth, and dynamic contrast to a piece of music.