Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A scenic element or masking piece running horizontally the width of the stage to mask overhead space and equipment.
Characteristic of the middle class, particularly materialistic values
The front office of the theatre that handles ticketing, reservations, and other audience needs. “Box office” can also refer to the revenue generated from ticket sales.
Enclosed areas of seating usually found to the side of the stage, limited to a small number of people.
Theatre that is inspired by the work of Bertolt Brecht, especially in its use of unconventional storytelling, political message, and experimentalism.
An early form of trouser which usually cuts off just below the knee.
A contrasting section of music in a song that connects two more familiar sections, such as a verse and the chorus.
Lightweight walls made of wood with boards laid flat as a frame.
Someone who arranges transactions between a buyer and a seller and receives a portion of the sale. Brokers work in a variety of industries.
The money allowed for expenses in a theatrical production.
A double-headed drum.