Theatre glossary (Mike Green)

Cosmetics used to change the appearance of the face and other exposed surfaces on the body in order to emphasize characteristics appropriate to a role.

A symbolic comparison where one thing stands for another thing:

The actor's justification for doing or saying something.

A flow of action combined with an awareness of space, time, and direction. Movement includes gross and fine motor skills employed in nonverbal communication.

Composed of many different cultures and nationalities.

Vocal and instrumental rhythmic sound used in a play. Any rhythmic or melodic element such as a patterned arrangement of words.