Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A person who creates the movements for the fight sequence.
A person who teaches the performers how to perform a fight sequence.
A style of cinematographic film marked by a mood of pessimism, fatalism, and menace.
The last section of a piece of music, a scene, or an entire show, often dramatic and exciting.
Money to help pay for college, including loans, grants, and scholarships.
Term used to describe Indigenous peoples in Canada who are not Métis or Inuit.
When the actor tries on the costume for size, movement, and function so that the shop supervisor, fitter, and/or designer can make alterations as necessary.
Also known as lighting instruments; any lights used specifically for stage lighting including fresnels, ERS (Source4s), Parcans, plus various LEDs and moving lights.
A scene that happens earlier than the main story, often to enhance that main storyline or reveal important information.
A type of playing space that can be arranged in many ways to create various environments.
A scale diagram (top view) showing the location of all architectural members and scenic elements on the stage.