stagestruck

or stage-struck

[ steyj-struhk ]

adjective

1. obsessed with the desire to become an actor or actress.
2. enthralled by the theater and the people, customs, traditions, etc., associated with it.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stagestruck¹

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

Her eyes were sparkling and her face flushed as she performed onstage for the first time, too stagestruck to realize she was a part of Olaf’s plan.

From Literature

Sam followed passively where his stagestruck mother led.

From The Guardian

In Britain, reality series like “Young, Autistic and Stagestruck” and “The Autistic Gardener” have further pushed the condition into the public debate.

From New York Times

In between, the stagestruck Giamatti moved to Seattle, then a mecca for young actors.

From Washington Times

“Glory Days” was both a crazy early success for stagestruck youngsters and a hard-core reality check.

From Washington Post