Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
They exit (Latin)
Expelled or barred from one's native country, typically for political or punitive reasons.
A philosophical theory which emphasizes the existence of the individual person with their own free will.
The final part of a Greek comedy, featuring a song and dance routine from the Chorus.
The character’s desired outcome that motivates the monologue.
A type of drama that uses new methods of writing, staging, and performance, rather than traditional or conventional dramatic methods.
Any information about the characters or the story that the audience needs in order to understand the play.
Using movement to express character, state of mind, atmosphere, intentions.
A style of theatre that utilized theatrical elements and scenery with exaggeration and distortion in order to convey strong feelings and ideas to audiences.
External conflict is created by outside forces that the character cannot control.
A short story that conveys a moral message.
The material of costumes.