Theater Terms

noun a person who performs gymnastics or other physical feats requiring skill, agility, and coordination

• The acrobat performed a series of impressive flips and twists during the circus act.
• Did you see that acrobat doing all those crazy stunts at the show?
• That acrobat is a total ninja on the trapeze!
• She's an acrobat when it comes to juggling multiple tasks at work.

noun a long, accompanied song for a solo voice, typically in an opera or oratorio

• The soprano performed a beautiful aria during the opera.
• Did you hear that aria in the concert last night? It was amazing!
• That aria was lit! The singer totally nailed it.
• Her voice soared like an aria, filling the room with emotion.

noun a sudden outbreak or eruption

verb to enter suddenly and forcefully, typically interrupting something

• The manager burst in on the meeting to deliver important news.
• She burst in on the conversation without knocking.
• I can't believe he burst in on their date like that.
• The sun burst in through the clouds, illuminating the room with a warm glow.

noun the final resolution or outcome of a story or play; the unraveling of a plot

• The denouement of the play revealed the true intentions of the main characters.
• The denouement of the movie was so unexpected, I couldn't believe it!
• The denouement of the party was when the cops showed up and shut it down.
• The denouement of their relationship was when they finally had closure and moved on.

noun the act of enacting or the process of passing a law

verb to make into law or act out

• The government plans to enact new legislation to address the issue.
• Let's enact a new rule for our group project.
• I heard they're enacting some crazy new policies at work.
• She decided to enact a new chapter in her life by moving to a different city.

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. 'Foolery' is a noun that refers to foolish or ridiculous behavior or actions.

• The board members were not amused by the CEO's foolish foolery during the meeting.
• Stop with the foolery and get back to work!
• I can't believe you fell for that foolery.
• Her mind was filled with foolery, unable to focus on the task at hand.

noun a sensational dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions

adjective melodramatic

• The play was filled with melodrama, with characters constantly in emotional turmoil.
• I can't stand watching soap operas because of all the melodrama.
• The movie was so cheesy, it was like a total melodrama fest.
• His reaction to spilling his coffee was pure melodrama, as if it was a life or death situation.

noun a dramatic entertainment, originating in Roman mime, in which performers express meaning through gestures accompanied by music

verb to express or represent something through pantomime

• The actors performed a traditional pantomime at the theater last night.
• We always have a good laugh watching the silly pantomime at the school talent show.
• I can't believe he's still doing that pantomime, it's so cringey.
• Her fake smile was like a pantomime, hiding her true feelings.

noun A dramatic presentation depicting the Passion of Jesus Christ, typically performed during the Easter season.

• The local theater group put on a moving passion play to commemorate the religious holiday.
• Have you ever seen a passion play at the church down the street? It's really well done.
• I heard that the passion play at the community center is lit this year.
• Watching the dancers move gracefully on stage was like witnessing a passion play come to life.

noun an introductory piece of music or event

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• The prelude to the meeting consisted of a brief overview of the agenda.
• The prelude to the party was everyone chatting and mingling before the music started.
• The prelude to the movie was just a bunch of trailers that dragged on forever.
• The peaceful walk in the park was a prelude to the chaos that would ensue later in the day.

noun a view or landscape

• The crime scene was meticulously analyzed by forensic experts.
• Did you catch that fight scene in the movie? It was intense!
• The party scene last night was lit!
• Her performance on stage was like a scene from a dream.

noun a member of a group of actors, singers, or other performers who work together as a team

adjective relating to or characteristic of a trouper

• The actress proved herself to be a true trouper by continuing the show despite feeling unwell.
• My friend is such a trouper for always being there for me no matter what.
• He's a real trouper for putting up with that job for so long.
• Facing the challenges head-on, she emerged as a trouper in the world of business.

noun a state of being busy, active, or in motion

• The city was abustle with activity as people hurried to work in the morning.
• The marketplace was abustle with vendors selling their goods.
• The party was abustle with energy and excitement.
• Her mind was abustle with thoughts and ideas.

noun the profession or activity of acting in plays, movies, or television shows

• The actory delivered a powerful monologue in the final scene of the play.
• I heard that new actory is really talented.
• That actory is totally killing it on stage!
• Her emotions were like an actory's, always changing and unpredictable.