Stage Business (Noun)
Meaning
Incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect; "his business with the cane was hilarious".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The actor's stage business with the phone added a comedic touch to the scene.
- The over-the-top stage business of the villain made the play feel melodramatic.
- Her stage business with the hat was a nice distraction from the confusing plot.
- The experienced actor used subtle stage business to convey his character's nervousness.
- The young actor's stage business with the props was amateurish and detracted from the performance.