Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
Rhythm is the pace and emphasis used when speaking - the pacing of a scene or pattern and arrangement of sound.
The crew members who are in charge of things that hang or “fly” during a performance.
The events that happen that build dramatic tension in the play.
A large passenger boat that travels up and down a river.
An ancient Sanskrit epic.
A type of popular dance music originating in the 1950s, characterized by a heavy beat and simple melodies.
A musical theatre work using rock music.
A work of rock music that presents a storyline told over multiple parts, songs or sections in the manner of opera.
A piece of literature about real events and people but disguised as fiction.
A type of play from Ancient Rome that centered on average people in their daily lives, defined by stock characters. All surviving Roman comedies are by Plautus or Terence.
A colored makeup used to redden the cheeks.
The fees paid to the originator (playwright, composer, etc.) of a work, as a part of or in addition to the licensing fees paid to the publisher or licensor.