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closet drama
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closet drama
n.
A play to be read rather than performed.
closet drama
n
(Performing Arts / Theatre) Chiefly US
a.  drama suitable for reading rather than performing
b.  a play of this kind
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Noun1.closet drama - drama more suitable for reading that for performing
drama - the literary genre of works intended for the theater
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