Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
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.
A medication used to treat HIV/AIDS. Frequently referenced in plays addressing the AIDS crisis, such as 'Angels in America.'
Bachelor of Arts, an undergraduate degree often awarded to students studying theatre, drama, or the performing arts.
A tragedy by Euripides centered on Dionysus, exploring themes of revenge, belief, and divine madness.
A painted cloth or set wall that hangs in the back of the stage to indicate scenery or setting.
The area behind the stage and out of sight from the audience, used by performers and crew during a production.
The background information about a character’s history or experiences before the action of the play begins.