Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
The notes made on the text, including analysis, beats, and blocking.
A section of rehearsal when the director gives notes, comments, and critiques of performative or technical aspects of a show.
Musical symbol that indicates pitch and rhythm.
The desired goal of the character.
The person or thing standing in the way of a character achieving their objective.
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.
A short and usually humorous opera, generally incorporating more spoken dialogue than traditional opera.
The arrangement of instrument parts, including piano, percussion, horns, and strings.
Related to obstacle, the person or thing a character struggles against.
Italian for passageway, the place where you transition from chest voice to head voice.
An artistic work in a style that imitates that of another work, artist, or period.
A complete musical “unit” (such as a verse) that finishes a thought and provides structure for the actor’s analysis.