This article provides an in-depth analysis of the complex backstage work hidden behind the external brilliance of a theatrical performance. The success of a stage production depends not only on the actors performing on stage, but also on the harmonious cooperation of the entire creative and technical team. The article thoroughly examines directorial management, actors’ artistic exploration, stage technology, costume and make-up artistry, as well as the roles of the organizational team. It also highlights the unique social, aesthetic, and functional responsibilities of each layer of the production process. The author places special emphasis on the collective nature of theatre and interprets it as an integrated artistic mechanism. This work serves as a valuable scholarly and methodological resource for theatre scholars, performing arts researchers, practical theatre professionals, and students.  

Theatre, backstage, performance

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