Burlesque
type: Item
description: A parody. Either a play or part that exaggerates the idiosyncrasies of other players or plays. Sheridan's The Critic is a perfect example of a burlesque. So is Florence Desmond’s impersonations of film stars in her Hollywood Party.
historical term: Burlesque
Field: theatre, art and event history
Type of information: term
part of value list: performing arts style