Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
An ancient Sanskrit text that catalogues art forms and aesthetic principles.
A family unit of parents and their children.
The Obie Awards or Off-Broadway Theater Awards are annual awards originally given by The Village Voice newspaper to theatre artists and groups in New York City.
The desired goal of the character.
The person or thing standing in the way of a character achieving their objective.
An Irish term used to express regret or grief.
Performing from memory rather than reading from a script.
Denoting or taking place in a New York City theatre that is smaller than those in the Broadway theatre district and typically stages less expensive/commercial productions.
Often
Having unlimited knowledge or awareness
When a company gives a customer merchandise to use or inspect on a trial basis, with the option to buy it or return it without payment.
A play with only one act. One-act plays may have several scenes and vary in length, from short single scenes to full-length scripts.