theatrical season
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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
- the season when new plays are produced