stagestruck

American  

[steyj-struhk] / ˈsteɪdʒˌstrʌk /

Or stage-struck

adjective

1. obsessed with the desire to become an actor or actress.

2. enthralled by the theater and the people, customs, traditions, etc., associated with it.

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Etymology

Origin of stagestruck

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

The conniving producers, stagestruck backers, formidable labor organizations and long hours in grim conditions show that Shakespeare really is our contemporary.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sam followed passively where his stagestruck mother led.

From The Guardian

In Britain, reality series like “Young, Autistic and Stagestruck” and “The Autistic Gardener” have further pushed the condition into the public debate.

From New York Times

In between, the stagestruck Giamatti moved to Seattle, then a mecca for young actors.

From Washington Times

“Glory Days” was both a crazy early success for stagestruck youngsters and a hard-core reality check.

From Washington Post