stagecraft

noun

stage·​craft ˈstāj-ˌkraft How to pronounce stagecraft (audio)
: the effective management of theatrical devices or techniques

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And the stagecraft, from the original director/designer Julie Taymor’s emblematic puppets and masks to the choreography’s blend of classical and contemporary styles, remains effortlessly engaging. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025 Related Stories The telecast itself was a brisk and elegantly executed piece of media stagecraft, successful in more ways than not. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025 The stagecraft, performances, and the visuals will last and no doubt offer a roadmap for future projection-heavy productions. Shania Russell, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025 The dancing, singing, and stagecraft were all jaw-droppingly amazing. Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stagecraft

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First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stagecraft was in 1882

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“Stagecraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stagecraft. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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