Theatrical style: History and Key Facts

In theatre, a theatrical style is a set of conventions governing the way a play is performed. Theatrical styles can generally be divided into two categories: realistic or non-realistic. The choice of theatrical style may be associated with artistic movements that were prevalent when the play was written or when the work was being staged, and is often intended to serve specific aims and concepts. More than one style may be used for a production, with a mix of styles used across acting, set design, and costumes.

There are four basic theatrical genres either defined, implied, or derived by or from Aristotle: Tragedy, Comedy, Melodrama, and Drama. Any number of theatrical styles can be used to convey these forms.

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