shadow play

shadow play

n. A play presented by casting shadows of puppets or actors on a screen. Also called shadowgraph, shadow show.

shadow play

n (Theatre) a theatrical entertainment using shadows thrown by puppets or actors onto a lighted screen

shad′ow play`

n. a show in which shadows of puppets, flat figures, or live actors are projected onto a lighted screen.

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shadow play - a drama executed by throwing shadows on a wallgalanty show, shadow showshow - a social event involving a public performance or entertainment; "they wanted to see some of the shows on Broadway"