Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
Being physically away from others, with minimal contact
Referring to life in England under the reign of King James I, 1603-1625.
A drum shaped like an hourglass.
One of the Greater Sunda Islands in Indonesia and the world’s most populous island.
A genre of music developed especially from ragtime and blues and characterized by syncopated rhythms, complex chords, elements of improvisation, and distortions of pitch and timbre.
A member of the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic order of priests founded in 1534 to carry out missionary work.
One of the main categories of kabuki drama; early historical and legendary stories.
Also known as the “painted face” roles, these roles include a variety of characters including warriors, gods, demons, and courtiers.
A Chinese bowed string instrument.
A unified form of song, dance, acrobatics, and martial arts.
The chorus.
The neutral party or facilitator in Theatre of the Oppressed exercises.