stagecraft

noun

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

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Holzinger’s stagecraft is over the top. — Caroline Lillian Schopp, Artforum, 13 May 2026 Other presidents have used stagecraft to project their worldviews. — Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026 The latest version marks 30 years and features a blend of the original show and new choreography, costumes, and stagecraft. — Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026 That scene serves as a reminder of what power lies in stripping away the stagecraft and presenting unalloyed vulnerability. — Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for stagecraft

Word History

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 8 Jul. 2026.

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