Definition

Noun: A specific, defined period of time during which a theater company or theater district presents a series of new productions or performances to the public. It is typically a recurring annual cycle of artistic programming.

Usage

The term "theatrical season" refers to the organized schedule of a theater's main productions. It is often used when discussing programming, planning, and attendance. * The new theatrical season at the national theater will feature three classic plays and one modern premiere. * Subscribers can buy a package for the entire theatrical season. * The success of a theatrical season often depends on the choice of opening play.

Advanced Usage

• "to open a theatrical season": to begin the cycle of performances with a specific production.
  • The company will open its theatrical season with a revival of a famous musical.
• "the height of the theatrical season": the busiest or most important part of the season.
  • Awards are often announced at the height of the theatrical season.

Variants and Related Words

• Season (noun, in this context): A period of the year characterized by a particular activity or set of events (e.g., football season, holiday season). In theater, it is synonymous with "theatrical season."
• Repertory season (noun): A type of theatrical season where a company performs several different plays in rotation.
• Off-season (noun): The period when the main theatrical season is not active.

Synonyms

• Theater season
• Performance season
• Stage season

Antonyms

• Hiatus (a pause or break in activity)
• Off-season

Related Phrases

• Season ticket holder: A person who has purchased a ticket for all or most productions in a theatrical season.
  • As a season ticket holder, she gets the best seats.
• Season brochure/program: A publication outlining the plays and events for the upcoming theatrical season.
  • The season brochure was mailed to all subscribers.

Noun

1. the season when new plays are produced