Stagehand
noun
A person who works backstage at a theater to handle the equipment and scenery.
The stagehand adjusted the lights before the show began.
Usage tips
Neutral
backstage crew,theater technician,set designer
noun
A technician responsible for adjusting stage equipment during performances.
After the rehearsal, the stagehand packed up the props.
Usage tips
Neutral
technical crew,stage management,scene technician
noun
A person who works backstage at a theater to handle the equipment and scenery.
The stagehand adjusted the lights before the show began.
Usage tips
Neutral
backstage crew,theater technician,set designer
noun
A technician responsible for adjusting stage equipment during performances.
After the rehearsal, the stagehand packed up the props.
Usage tips
Neutral
technical crew,stage management,scene technician
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Consider the setting; stagehands are often unseen yet essential to the success of a production.
In large theater productions, their role is as important as that of the actors.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
The term is generally used in formal contexts related to theater.
In casual discussions about plays, you might hear 'crew' instead of 'stagehand'.
Pro Tip 3/3Connotation
The word may carry a sense of respect for those who work diligently behind the scenes.
Many people admire stagehands for their hard work, often overlooked.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Consider the setting; stagehands are often unseen yet essential to the success of a production.
In large theater productions, their role is as important as that of the actors.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
The term is generally used in formal contexts related to theater.
In casual discussions about plays, you might hear 'crew' instead of 'stagehand'.
Pro Tip 3/3Connotation
The word may carry a sense of respect for those who work diligently behind the scenes.
Many people admire stagehands for their hard work, often overlooked.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Consider the setting; stagehands are often unseen yet essential to the success of a production.
In large theater productions, their role is as important as that of the actors.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
The term is generally used in formal contexts related to theater.
In casual discussions about plays, you might hear 'crew' instead of 'stagehand'.
Pro Tip 3/3Connotation
The word may carry a sense of respect for those who work diligently behind the scenes.
Many people admire stagehands for their hard work, often overlooked.
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