Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A theatrical superstition or vocalized wish for good luck, especially used in opera and European performance tradition.
An era of Japanese history (1603–1868) that saw the rise of Kabuki and Bunraku as dominant theatrical forms.
The emotional quality or attitude conveyed in speech, text, or music, helping shape audience response and character mood.
A tone of ironic or playful humor used in plays to mock conventions or critique societal norms with subtle sarcasm.
A masked dance drama from Indonesia portraying historical or mythological stories with stylized movement and costumes.
A comedic form that draws humor from current events, politics, or social issues, often performed in revue format.
A sentimental ballad about unrequited love, often featured in musicals or cabaret performances.
A violent act used in historical or political theatre to depict oppression, control, and the extremes of human suffering.
A form of authoritarian rule commonly portrayed in dystopian or politically charged theatre works.
A specific performer's sequence of roles, lines, and movements, especially in ensemble or understudy-heavy productions.
An actor who specializes in tragic roles, often possessing a powerful voice and gravitas suitable for dramatic intensity.
A French opera genre combining serious themes with ballet and ornate staging, popular during the Baroque era.