The documentary exposes how late-stage capitalism distorts community values and prioritizes profit above all else.

The stage-door Johnnies lingered outside the theater each night, hoping for a glimpse of the lead actress.

After the final curtain, the stage-door Johnnys lingered by the backstage exit, hoping for autographs.

As a stagestruck teenager, Maya spent every weekend volunteering at the community theatre to watch rehearsals.

She waited stageside until it was her turn to perform.

Her stagestruckness made her practice her lines for hours, convinced that the spotlight would soon find her.

The director arranged the stagescape to shift seamlessly between a sunlit meadow and a dimly lit parlor.

The festival showcased innovative stagescapes that transformed each performance into an immersive world.