stagecraft
/ˈsteɪdʒkrɑːft/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsteɪdʒkræft/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈstāj-ˌkraft/ (ame, mw)
stagecraft — noun
1. the practical skills and knowledge used to plan, design, and present a live thea
the practical skills and knowledge used to plan, design, and present a live theatre performance — for example, creating scenery, arranging lighting, and managing sound and costumes.
Yuki learned stagecraft at drama school, focusing on lighting design for small theatres.
collocation: learn stagecraft
Diego and Amina worked on the stagecraft — Diego built the sets while Amina ran the sound system.
coordinated roles: built sets / ran sound
The school stagecraft team painted backdrops and fixed curtain pulleys before opening night.
- theatre production
emphasises the whole process, not just the skills
- theatrical design
focuses more on visual elements such as sets and lighting
文法句型
stagecraft + noun (as modifier: stagecraft team, stagecraft class)