thespianism
/ˈθɛspɪənɪz(ə)m
/noun [mass noun]
The art or profession of acting: the actors are convincing in their roles, but hardly set a standard for fine thespianism...
- Partly because of the arcane quality of the shoot (all manner of camera tricks are employed), any over-the-top thespianism is subdued.
- Academy Award-winning actor George C. Peppard has passed away, leaving a gaping void in the field of thespianism.
- Don't come looking here for award-winning thespianism.