Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
Fluency in or use of two languages.
Relating to a person's life.
A style of acting developed by Vsevolod Meyerhold which directly opposed method acting and instead centered on a series of set body movements and gestures.
Dated 1965-1975, a political and artistic movement dedicated to affirming pride and respect in Black history and culture.
A type of theatre that usually seats less than 100 people. A black box theatre is often a flexible space and can be set up in multiple configurations.
A kind of comedy that jokes about serious or depressing topics, such as hopelessness, suffering, or death.
When a person threatens to reveal embarrassing or damaging information about someone unless they are given money or some other benefit
Text in verse that does not rhyme.
A type of performance license that grants a company or venue permission to play or perform music without applying for individual rights.
A description or declaration; a display on a coat-of-arms
Also called “deny,” a choice in a game that stops the creativity and flow of the process.
A work of entertainment that is highly popular and financially successful.