back-cloth star: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  British Englishliteraryarchaic
  • A performer whose role is principally decorative or in the background against a theatrical backdrop; a minor or supporting actor with little prominence.

  Examples

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  • Though she was a back-cloth star, Maria took pride in contributing to the production’s atmosphere.

    Aunque era una actriz de fondo, María se enorgullecía de contribuir a la atmósfera de la producción.

  • Back-cloth stars rarely get the applause, but their presence is vital to the scene’s authenticity.

    Las actrices de fondo rara vez reciben aplausos, pero su presencia es vital para la autenticidad de la escena.

  • John never minded being a back-cloth star; he enjoyed the camaraderie backstage more than the spotlight.

    A John nunca le importó ser un actor de fondo; disfrutaba más la camaradería entre bambalinas que el protagonismo.