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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
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Theatrics

Often overdramatized behavior verbal and/or non-verbal to accentuate a point or display an emotion. It differs from theater or drama because it's more comprehensive including real life situations and people. Theatrics can run the full range of human emotion and expression from humorous to very serious depending on the context of the situation. Melodrama and is often accompanied with it but not in every case. Theatrics can have extreme physical movement to express an emotion or idea but, also, not in every case. Theatrics can be very subtle as well.
"Did you see that skater kid's theatrics after he fell on his ass?"

"Well sir, I've had enough of your maniacal theatrics...they're disruptive to this classroom and this institution!"

"The theatrics of the very first Saturday Night Live group were subtle, colorful and well-timed making some of their skits some of the best televised comedy of all-time.
by Dr. Nordoslavic February 5, 2013
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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
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cheap theatrics

Insincere emotions and behavior intended to achieve a desired outcome or to be perceived as the victim. This phrase is similar to “crocodile tears” but this phrase is saying that they are putting up a big act that is not appropriate to the situation.
Person A: (points to his ear telling someone their boombox is too loud)
Person B: starts crying and says “You (Person A) embarrassed me in front of everyone”
Person A: “Stop the cheap theatrics! It’s not a big deal to be told to turn down the music”
by Ross! December 20, 2022
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cheap theatrics

Insincere emotions and behavior intended to achieve a desired outcome or be perceived as the victim. One’s behavior is inappropriate to the situation at hand and is obviously a bad acting job.
*During a spin class*
Person A: (points to hear and then points index finger down mouthing it is too loud!
Person B: (stops the music and starts crying) “You embarassed me in front of everyone and made be feel terrible”
Person A: “Stop the cheap theatrics. It’s not a big deal that I told you that the music is too loud. It’s nothing personal
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third person theatrics

The act of referring to yourself in the third person when you are trying to talk tough or brag about something impressive you've done.
Tibbs told the CEO that good third quarter results aren't good enough, if you don't make me a millionaire by 30, you should be replaced. Tibbs, you're crazy, you've got delusions of grandeur and third person theatrics. delusions of grandeur, narcissism, cocky, arrogant, self-absorbed
by joecoolthefool January 10, 2015
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Theatristry

The art of doing REAL acting or performing in music or drama.
She has a degree in Theatristry as she performs a drama every month.
by pablowisdom September 7, 2016
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