1. the technical aspects of theatrical production, including set design, lighting, sound, and special effects
Usage: theater
2. skill in writing, directing, or producing plays for the theater
Usage: theater

Examples

• The director’s mastery of stagecraft was evident in the seamless scene transitions.
• Students in the drama program learn both acting and stagecraft.
• The play’s success depended as much on stagecraft as on the actors’ performances.
• She studied stagecraft to become a better theater designer.
• The elaborate stagecraft included moving platforms and computerized lighting.
• His knowledge of stagecraft helped him create realistic battle scenes.
• The course covers all aspects of stagecraft from makeup to sound design.