Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
Describes a mood or tone created by setting, lighting, or sound design that enhances emotional impact in theatre.
A musical term referring to compositions that lack a clear key or tonal center. Often used in avant-garde or experimental works.
A classical dance-drama text from Kerala, India, used in Kathakali performance to convey story through movement and music.
A theatrical technique in which audience members are invited to interact with or influence the performance directly.
A technician responsible for managing sound elements in a production, including microphones, sound effects, and overall audio balance.
A performer’s personal collection of audition-ready songs, organized for quick access and tailored to casting needs.
A 1-2 minute monologue from a play, or short (16-bar) and long (32-bar) portions of a song.
A presentation of songs and/or monologues as a representation of your talent in front of theatre professionals or college faculty.
The area in a theatre where the audience sits, designed for optimal acoustics and viewing of the stage.
A type of performance or script that draws directly from the playwright’s or actor’s personal life and experiences.
Spanish one-act religious plays of the 16th–17th centuries that explore Catholic doctrine through allegory and symbolism.
Experimental and boundary-pushing theatre that challenges conventional forms, often associated with political or abstract expression.