Definition

A person who is responsible for changing the scenery or backdrops in a theater production.

Example

The sceneshifter quickly moved the backdrop to prepare for the next scene.

Conversation

Did you see how quickly the sceneshifter changed the backdrop during the play?

Yeah, that was impressive! They really know how to keep the audience engaged.

I wonder how they manage to do it so seamlessly without anyone noticing.

It takes a lot of practice, but it definitely adds to the whole experience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sceneshifter → It is formed from "scene" (from Old French *scene*, meaning a view or a stage) and "shifter" (from the verb "shift", meaning to move or change). The word "sceneshifter" refers to someone who moves or changes the scenes, typically in a theatrical context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'moves' ('shifter') the 'view' or 'stage' ('scene') — that's what a sceneshifter does.

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