scene-designer

A scene-designer sketches a detailed backdrop for a theatrical play.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who creates visual backgrounds for theatrical productions: A "scene-designer" is a professional who designs and paints the scenery or backdrops used in plays, operas, or other performances to establish the setting and mood.

Usage Examples

• (The person creating the visual background for the stage.)
• (A professional responsible for theatrical scenery.)

Advanced Usage

• "to work as a scene-designer": to be employed in the role of creating stage scenery.

  • She trained for years to work as a scene-designer in the city's main theatre. (She pursued a career designing theatrical backdrops.)

• "scene-designer's portfolio": a collection of a scene-designer's past work, often used for job applications.

  • His scene-designer's portfolio included sketches of elaborate castle interiors. (A showcase of his scenic design projects.)

Variants and Related Words

• Scene-painter (n): a synonym for scene-designer, specifically emphasizing the painting aspect.

  • The scene-painter mixed vibrant colours for the sunset backdrop. (Another term for a person who paints stage scenery.)

• Scenic design (n): the art or practice of creating stage scenery.

  • Scenic design is a crucial part of theatre production. (The field of designing theatrical environments.)

Synonyms

• Set designer: a person who plans and creates the physical surroundings for a performance.
• Stage designer: a professional responsible for the overall visual appearance of a stage production.

Related Idioms

• Behind the scenes: referring to the work done out of public view, often by a scene-designer.
  • The scene-designer works behind the scenes to bring the play to life. (Her work is done backstage, not on stage.)