Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
The creative leader of a theatrical production, responsible for interpreting the script and guiding the cast and crew.
A rhythmic genre popular in the 1970s, often used in musical theatre to evoke era, culture, and high-energy scenes.
A genre focused on social or philosophical dialogue rather than action, intended to stimulate critical thinking.
To conceal one's true motives or feelings, a frequent tactic in English Renaissance drama.
A combination of tones that creates tension or a lack of harmony, often used for dramatic effect.
A comedic character trait marked by flightiness or absentmindedness, often used in satire or light-hearted plays.
A genre that dramatizes real-life events using interviews, transcripts, and factual materials.
To take off, especially clothing or hats; used in older theatrical texts to indicate respect or transition.
Asserting opinions rigidly; often used to describe characters with inflexible worldviews.
A vocal music style with tight harmonies that appears in musical theatre portraying 1950s and 60s American pop culture.
An archaic form of 'do,' used in English Renaissance plays.
An archaic form of 'does,' commonly seen in Shakespearean and other Renaissance-era texts.