stagecraft

noun

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

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Consider that a testament to the movie itself, which, nearly a century on, endures for its seamless blend of gothic storytelling, immersive stagecraft, and subversive comedy. Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025 This tour, which is nearing its end, isn’t hugely about stagecraft. Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025 Seated at a grand piano, Batiste opened with a 25-minute solo set that showcased his charismatic stagecraft, alternately dazzling and earthy keyboard work, soaring vocals and ability to fuse different styles into a wonderfully engaging musical gumbo. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025 Collins pointed out that the foundation must raise nearly $5 million each year to appropriately compensate the hundreds of artists and stagecraft technicians, as well as support numerous year-round youth programs and maintain excellence in sound, staging and security. Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stagecraft

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 25 Oct. 2025.

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