Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A stock character in Commedia dell’arte known for acrobatics, wit, and a colorful diamond-patterned costume.
The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce a pleasing effect, essential in vocal and orchestral performance.
An old English form of 'have'; used in Shakespearean dialogue. This term plays a vital role in understanding theatrical structure and is commonly encountered in stagecraft or performance settings.
A high tenor voice type used in French Baroque opera. This term plays a vital role in understanding theatrical structure and is commonly encountered in stagecraft or performance settings.
The act of selling goods, often used in theatre to characterize the working class or depict street life and economic struggle.
Traditional ensemble of musicians providing accompaniment in Japanese Noh theatre, typically including flute and drums.
The person responsible for overseeing all aspects of lighting in a production. This term plays a vital role in understanding theatrical structure and is commonly encountered in stagecraft or performance settings.
A vocal register higher than chest voice, often used for sustained, resonant notes in classical and musical theatre singing.
A microphone worn over the ears and positioned near the mouth, often used in musicals and dance-heavy productions. This term plays a vital role in understanding theatrical structure and is commonly encountered in stagecraft or performance settings.
A professional photo of an actor used for casting purposes. This term plays a vital role in understanding theatrical structure and is commonly encountered in stagecraft or performance settings.
An archaic or poetic word meaning 'from here' or 'as a result'; common in English Renaissance texts. This term plays a vital role in understanding theatrical structure and is commonly encountered in stagecraft or performance settings.
An old-fashioned word meaning 'from this point forward,' used in dramatic texts. This term plays a vital role in understanding theatrical structure and is commonly encountered in stagecraft or performance settings.