Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A series of events in a performance or piece of literature that are a dream experienced by one of the characters.
A commonly used term for describing important features of Aboriginal spiritual beliefs and existence.
A full, final rehearsal, with all technical and creative elements brought together. The performance as it will be "on the night."
The crew persons who facilitates costume changes and adjustments backstage during a performance, also called costume running crew.
The backstage area where actors get ready for the performance, including costume, makeup, and hair.
A contest between two people using deadly weapons (guns or swords), intended to settle arguments of honor.
The title given to a male member of royalty or nobility ranked below a prince and a grand duke.
A theatre company chartered by King Charles II at the start of the Restoration era and founded by William Davenport.
A general term for microphones that are made to pick up loud sounds and bass, best used for drums, electric instruments, and loud vocals. The oldest and simplest type of mic, dynamic mics use a coil and magnet to generate signal.
How loud or soft something is sung or played.
A succession of rulers from the same family.