theatricality
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They hover with a calculated theatricality: “Hat Rack” drops like a predatory spider; the shovels’ metal scoops are poised like guillotine blades; and “Bottle Rack” dives like a missile—an apt metaphor for their impact.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
It brought the bootstrapping fantasy of this rising family, a few generations removed from the toiling class, into Britain’s living rooms with the right blend of serious theatricality and soapy splendor.
From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2026
A California Parade was Disney theatricality at its weirdest, with floats that depicted Old Town San Diego, Watts and more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026
Fashion shows rely on a "fundamental theatricality" that requires designers to "continually reinvent themselves by seeking out new locations", she told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
Volpe loves theatricality of any kind—all the magic and illusion that can be created onstage.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
