theatrical

1. Of or relating to the theatre or actors.
2. Excessively flashy, exaggerated or fake; melodramatic, especially when intended to attract attention.

The wedding was extravagant and theatrical, and bridezilla gave murderous glares whenever something went wrong, as if marriage was a performance.

The news in the United States has become increasingly theatrical since Edward R Murrow covered Joseph McCarthy; just look at Glenn Beck.

"Keeping up with the Kardashians" and the "Real Housewives of..." are theatrical and delightfully trashy in their demanding histrionics.

by Lorelili July 28, 2011

Theatrical Eclipse

When A person blocks your view at a concert or movie.

The fat fucker sat in front of me causing a total theatrical eclipse.

by TommyKinda February 4, 2009

Theatrical Narcolepsy

The inability to stay awake during a movie, but can also be used with watching T.V. or anything on a T.V. screen.

"Pedro immediately falls asleep during any movie, I think he suffers from Theatrical Narcolepsy." said Geoff

by G(f) February 12, 2009

Theatrical arm

An arm movement commonly used by actors and singers.

Extend your arm forward with a bend of about 90 degrees at the elbow, so that the hand is level with and to the side of the face.

Now, bend the fingers into a claw-like formation, as if grasping something invisible.
Hold the arm in this position, thrusting the forearm forward to emphasise various words as often as necessary.

He was a serious actor. You could tell by the theatrical arm movements.

by buttons0191 September 27, 2011

theatrist

A casual term for someone involved in multiple aspects of theatre and live performance.

"Jane is a playwright, producer and actress, or 'theatrist' for short."

by johnsmithjones January 13, 2021

Theatres des Vampires

A gothic metal band that came from Italy. There earlier albums had quite a bit of black metalness in them, which completely died out on their Nightbreed of Macabira. After that album male vocalist Lord Vampyre was kicked out, and their back-up vocalist Scarlett became their lead vocalist. A lot of their songs sing about evil and/or Satan.

They were the first band to be given the called vampiric metal (which isnot a genre).

I love the song Tenebra Dentro off by Suicide Vampire, by Theatres des Vampires.

by Necrotika July 18, 2006

Theatrisis

A syndrome in which students and sometimes even faculty and adults are saddened by the completion of a musical or play a cast and crew have spent a long period of time working on, getting to know each other, and memorizing lines and/or song lyrics. This syndrome is also in response to the somber missing of traditions, the daily routine and inside jokes.

Side effects include:
-Humming, singing or quoting parts from the finished musical or play
-Quoting memorable demands or pieces of advice from the director
-Tear shedding
-Not having a life after school

Theatrisis is a debilitating syndrome that affects mainly teenagers nationwide.

Theatrisis can be treated by occasional or often get togethers with former cast and crew. However there is no true cure to Theatrisis.

Although this is its most common name, Theatrisis also goes by: Theatrosis, Musicalitis, PSS (Post Stage Syndrome), Wendy's Syndrome, Shackleford's Syndrome.

After the recent closing of 'A Chorus Line' at Jamestown High School in Williamsburg, VA, much of the cast began to show signs of Theatrisis, though many have dealt with the syndrome previously.

by Bobby S. March 30, 2007