stage business

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. Incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect : Actions, gestures, or small pieces of "business" performed by an actor that are not part of the main dialogue or primary blocking. These activities are used to create realism, reveal character, add humor, or enhance the dramatic situation. Usage Stage business is a specific theatrical term. It is used to descri...