theater critic
Definition
- Noun:
- A person whose profession or avocation is to attend theatrical performances and write evaluations of them, analyzing aspects such as acting, directing, design, and the overall production. A theater critic provides commentary and judgment intended for publication in newspapers, magazines, websites, or other media.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The theater critic for the city's major newspaper gave the new play a glowing review.
- As a theater critic, she has seen hundreds of productions over her long career.
- The playwright was nervous about what the theater critics would say about his experimental work.
Advanced Usage
- The role of a theater critic is often debated, balancing between being a consumer guide for the public and providing serious artistic analysis for the theater community.
- The term implies a focus on live, staged dramatic performances, distinguishing it from a or .
Variants and Related Words
- Drama critic: A near-synonymous term for a theater critic.
- Reviewer: A more general term for someone who writes reviews, which can include a theater critic.
- Criticism (n): The art or practice of analyzing and judging the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work. A theater critic practices dramatic criticism.
Synonyms
- Drama critic
- Reviewer (in the context of theater)
Related Phrases
- Theater criticism: The body of work produced by a theater critic; the practice or art of critically analyzing theater.
- Her insightful theater criticism has influenced a generation of playwrights.
Noun
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a critic of theatrical performances
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