Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
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An archaic word meaning 'gladly' or 'willingly,' often found in English Renaissance plays.
Used in classical texts to describe beauty or fairness; also used in dialogue to suggest sincerity or justice.
A genre of story involving magical and fantastical elements, sometimes adapted for theatrical performance.
A character who claims to heal through divine power, dramatized to explore belief, doubt, and deception.
The series of events following the climax, leading to the resolution of the plot.
A vocal register that allows singers to reach notes higher than their normal range, used for special effects or characterizations.
A musical composition with free form and structure, often incorporating multiple themes or variations.
To imagine unreal scenarios, often portrayed on stage through dreams, desires, or escapism.
Farce is a comedic style that emphasizes exaggerated situations, improbable coincidences, mistaken identities, and rapid pacing. It often includes physical humor such as slamming doors, frantic chases, or characters hiding in plain sight. Farce is designed to generate nonstop laughter, often prioritizing chaos and absurdity over realistic storytelling.
An old-fashioned term for a burden or bundle, famously used in Hamlet's 'to be or not to be' soliloquy.
A hoop skirt used in historical costuming to extend the width of a woman's dress, signifying wealth or nobility.