Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A theme in modern theatre addressing equity, civil rights, and systemic reform through powerful narrative and activism.
An economic and political system advocating collective ownership, explored in drama for its ideals and contradictions.
Someone who supports social ownership and equality, often depicted in political or historical theatre.
A late 19th-century drama focusing on manners, morals, and class issues among the upper classes, often satirical.
A music education method using syllables (do, re, mi) to teach pitch and sight-singing, fundamental in vocal training.
A speech delivered by a character alone on stage, revealing inner thoughts or emotions to the audience. Common in Shakespearean plays.
A series of songs that are thematically or narratively connected, often forming the structure of a sung-through musical.
A Chinese dynasty (960–1279 CE) noted for cultural developments that shaped Chinese opera and performance traditions.
The highest female vocal range in classical and musical theatre, often associated with youthful or romantic leads.
A soprano character type in opera and operetta, often a lively, flirtatious maid or comic role.
The crew member who runs the soundboard during performances, ensuring all cues and levels are executed accurately.
The equipment setup used to amplify and balance sound in a performance space. It includes microphones, mixers, and speakers.