
Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
Physical, vocal, and mental exercises to warm up the body, voice, and mind.
Archaic form of "was"
The relative weight of an imaginary object and the impact it has upon an actor’s physicality. Also, one of Laban Movement efforts, weight can be light or strong.
The government of Germany from 1919 to 1933.
The melting of metal to join two pieces together.
A loosely defined grouping of the south-west counties of England, including Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset.
From where
Archaic form of "why"
A weather phenomenon in which blowing snow make it very difficult to see and identify the contours of a landscape
A story or play about a murder in which the identity of the murderer is not revealed until the end.
A note that is played for the whole length of the bar. It is the longest note in musical notation that is used.
A man whose spouse has died.