Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A character in comedy who contrasts with an eccentric partner, enhancing humor through understatement and seriousness.
A vocal warm-up using a straw to balance pressure and airflow, improving resonance and vocal health for singers and actors.
A performance style rooted in hip-hop and urban culture, featured in contemporary musical theatre and movement-driven plays.
The first section of an ancient Greek choral ode, paired with the antistrophe and epode in a formal structure.
The distinct manner of expression in performance or writing, shaped by genre, period, and artistic intent.
A smaller category within a genre that has specific traits or themes, such as romantic comedy or musical parody.
A character of lesser rank or status, used to highlight power dynamics and conflict in drama.
The unspoken thoughts and motives behind a character’s words or actions, revealing deeper meaning and emotion.
A mythological female demon who seduces men, occasionally used in fantasy or symbolic theatrical works.
The right to vote, often explored in political or feminist plays to examine historical struggle and empowerment.
A tailored costume representing formality, social status, or time period. Suits are used to define character and context.
A character who courts another romantically, often central to plots in classical and romantic comedies.