Theatre

Theatre

Terms of or in relation to a collaborative form of fine art which uses live performances to express fictional or non-fictional stories to an audience in a particular place.

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Protagonist

Performing arts; Theatre

In modern theatre, the leading actor of a play, who is often set in conflict with an antagonist. The term derives from ancient Greek theatre in which it described the first actor to speak. ...

Orchestra pit

Performing arts; Theatre

In modern theatres, the sunken area immediately in front of the stage, designed to accomodate musicians.

Formal, lyrical drama of Japan with roots tracing back to the 12th Century. The plays have no scenery and little if any conflict -- drawing upon Buddhist scriptures and mythology of Japan and China ...

Revue

Performing arts; Theatre

From the French word for "survey", a revue consists of several short items -- songs, sketches, dances and monologues. Differs from music-hall and vaudeville performances, in which a succession of ...

Scene

Performing arts; Theatre

From the Greek skene, which was set up on the circumference of the acting area and provided a place for the actors to change masks, etc. The skene is actually the precursor of scenery in modern ...

Orchestra

Performing arts; Theatre

From the Greek word for "a dancing place". In ancient times was applied to the circular area where the chorus performed. In Roman theatres, it was the semi-circular area in front of the stage ...