Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A political ideology associated with Margaret Thatcher, referenced in British theatre critiquing economic and social policies.
A prominent Elizabethan acting company rivaling Shakespeare's troupe, known for producing works by Christopher Marlowe.
The Broadway League is the national trade association for the Broadway industry, representing theatre owners, producers, presenters, and general managers. It promotes Broadway as a vital cultural and economic force, both in New York City and across North America. The League organizes major events such as the annual Tony Awards and oversees programs that support audience development, education, and touring productions.
A borough of NYC often depicted in urban theatre to explore culture, struggle, and resilience.
A collection of essays that influence American governance, occasionally referenced in political and historical plays.
Core skills in Chinese opera performance: singing, speech, acting, fighting, and dancing, foundational to traditional training.
A foundational performance framework in Chinese opera emphasizing singing, acting, speech, and martial arts.
A radical experimental theatre group founded in 1947, known for political performance and avant-garde work.
Aristotle’s seminal work analyzing dramatic theory, particularly tragedy, offering foundational principles still applied in playwriting today.
Refers to Stanislavski’s acting method focusing on realism, emotional truth, and character motivation in performance.
A powerful group of theatre producers that monopolized U.S. touring routes and bookings in the early 20th century.
A period of conflict in Northern Ireland explored in drama through themes of nationalism, identity, and political strife.