Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A cultural region of the United States often explored in theatre for its historical legacies of race, class, and tradition.
A cognitive disorder explored in drama to address memory loss, identity, and the human experience of aging.
A political identity occasionally explored in American drama to depict partisanship, policy conflict, or civic ideals.
The final resolution of a play's plot, following the climax.
A mental health condition portrayed in theatre to explore emotional depth, realism, and character struggle.
A collaborative form of theatre where the script is developed by the ensemble through improvisation and group input.
Deeply religious characters in plays often illustrate themes of faith, sacrifice, and conflict with secular norms.
A chronic illness referenced in contemporary plays to highlight health, inequality, or family issues.
A specific form of language tied to a region or group, used to reveal a character’s identity, background, or class.
Relating to a method of argument or reasoning, often applied in Epic Theatre to encourage audience critical thinking.
A form of theatre, pioneered by Brecht, designed to provoke thought and social critique through opposing ideas and arguments.