Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
The mythological Titan who stole fire from Olympus and gave it to humans. As punishment by Zeus, he was chained to a rock and an eagle ate his liver every day until he was freed by Hercules.
A version of the production script where the stage manager has entered blocking, director’s acting notes, props, light and sound cues.
A member of the production team who prompts the actors when they forget their lines.
Biased or misleading information intended to promote a particular viewpoint or political cause.
A prediction, often used in classical theatre to foreshadow tragic events.
a person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.
Short for properties; props are everything in a show that are not part of the set, costumes, or lighting/sound. They may be personal props (used by a specific actor) or general stage dressing.
An arched opening through which the audience sees the stage. Also a style of theater with the audience seated predominantly in front of the stage.
A type of stage that uses a proscenium arch to separate the audience from the actors and the playing space.
Speech that follows a person’s normal way of speaking, with standard grammar and sentence structure.
A material (sometimes called an appliance) that is attached to the skin in order to change the appearance of the actor.