theatrical production

Friendly

Theatrical Production

Definition: A "theatrical production" is a term used to describe a performance of a play, musical, or drama on stage. It involves actors, a script, scenery, costumes, and often music and lighting to tell a story in front of an audience.

Usage Instructions:

• "Theatrical production" is a noun phrase, meaning it can be used as the subject or object in a sentence.
• You can use it when talking about any live performance in a theater setting.

Example:

• "The school is putting on a theatrical production of Romeo and Juliet next month."

Advanced Usage:

• In professional contexts, you might hear "theatrical production" used to discuss aspects such as directing, stage design, or production budgets.
• For example: "The theatrical production received rave reviews for its innovative set design."

Word Variants:

• Theater (or theatre): Refers to the place where the production happens.
• Production: Can refer to any type of performance or creation, not just theatrical.
• Theatrical: An adjective describing something related to theater, e.g., "theatrical performance," "theatrical style."

Different Meanings:

• "Theatrical" can also describe someone who is very dramatic in their behavior, not just related to stage performances. For example, "She has a theatrical way of telling stories."

Synonyms:

• Stage performance
• Play
• Drama
• Show
• Performance

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Steal the show": To attract the most attention or praise in a performance.

  • Example: "Her solo performance stole the show during the theatrical production."

• "Break a leg": A way to wish someone good luck before a performance.

Academic

Noun

1. the production of a drama on the stage

Synonyms

• staging