Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A concluding speech or section that provides commentary or closure at the end of a play.
A sudden realization or insight experienced by a character, often marking a turning point.
A plot structure made up of loosely connected scenes or stories, often used in Epic Theatre.
Describes a character whose name is the title of the play or musical, central to the narrative’s identity.
An archaic word meaning 'before,' commonly found in English Renaissance and Shakespearean texts.
Refers to content that is obscure or difficult to understand, often found in avant-garde or symbolic theatre.
A constructed international auxiliary language sometimes used in experimental theatre to promote unity or critique nationalism.
The core nature or indispensable quality of a character or performance element.
The customary code of polite behavior in a theatre setting, both onstage and off.
A speech or written tribute delivered in memory of someone, often dramatized in theatre to explore themes of grief and legacy.
A comedic technique in physical theatre where a character reacts with excessive effort to minor obstacles.
A stylistic device in acting or design that emphasizes traits or actions beyond realism for comic or emotional effect.