Pronunciation: /krɔs-kæst/
noun A person who portrays a character of a different gender than their own in a performance or production.
A1 I saw a cross-cast in the play, where a man played a woman's role.
A2 The cross-cast performance received mixed reviews from the audience.
B1 The director decided to do a cross-cast for the upcoming production to bring a fresh perspective.
B2 The cross-cast of the classic play added a new layer of depth to the characters.
C1 The cross-cast of the Shakespearean tragedy was a bold choice that paid off in the end.
C2 The actor's cross-cast performance was so convincing that many audience members didn't realize it was the same person playing multiple roles.
verb To cast a person in a role that is typically played by someone of a different gender.
A1 I cross-cast my fishing line into the water.
A2 She cross-cast her vote for the new club president.
B1 The director decided to cross-cast the lead roles in the play.
B2 The politician was accused of cross-casting blame onto others.
C1 The CEO cross-cast responsibilities among different departments to improve efficiency.
C2 The artist cross-cast different mediums in their latest masterpiece.
formal The theater production featured a cross-cast ensemble, breaking traditional gender roles in casting.
informal I heard they're cross-casting the lead roles in the school play.
slang Did you see that movie where they cross-cast the two main characters? It was so cool!
figurative In the world of fashion, designers often cross-cast models to challenge conventional beauty standards.
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