stagecraft

[ steyj-kraft, -krahft ]

/ ˈsteɪdʒˌkræft, -ˌkrɑft /

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noun

skill in or the art of writing, adapting, or staging plays.

Nearby words

stage-door johnny, stage-driver, stage-manage, stage-struck, stagecoach, stagecraft, staged, stagehand, stager, stagestruck, stagey

Origin of stagecraft

First recorded in 1880–85; stage + craft

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Examples from the Web for stagecraft

The stagecraft at the Bush presidential library opening was impressive, says Michael Tomasky.
Bush’s Legacy, Obama’s Choice|Michael Tomasky|April 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The stagecraft and technical wizardry showed off McQueen's abilities as a designer.
The Met's Powerful McQueen Tribute|Robin Givhan|May 2, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The stagecraft and technical wizardry showed off McQueen's capabilities as a designer.
Alexander McQueen's Haunting World|Robin Givhan|April 11, 2011|DAILY BEAST
But he is telling us with this stagecraft that he means business.
Obama's Next Trick: Live from the Oval Office!|Mark McKinnon|June 14, 2010|DAILY BEAST

After all, getting an elephant into a play is merely a question of stagecraft.
If I May|A. A. Milne
An artist in words Wilde also proves himself in stagecraft in this play.
Oscar Wilde|Leonard Cresswell Ingleby
He and I had many delightful talks, and I wish now that I had made notes of the things he told me about stagecraft.
Memoirs of an American Prima Donna|Clara Louise Kellogg
It is an excellent example of stagecraft and animated dialogue.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6|Various
Max Reinhardt, maker of stagecraft and contriver of "atmosphere," has caught the exact shades.
Ivory Apes and Peacocks|James Huneker

British Dictionary definitions for stagecraft

stagecraft

/ (ˈsteɪdʒˌkrɑːft) /

noun

skill in or the art of writing or staging plays

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stagecraft

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stagecraft

noun