Meaning of the expression: 'stage struck'

[Andre]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #58 "Stages", question 9

From childhood she has been stage ......... and was delighted when she got her first major part in the play at the national theatre.

(a) hit
(b) shocked
(c) slapped
(d) struck

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #58 "Stages", answer 9

From childhood she has been stage struck and was delighted when she got her first major part in the play at the national theatre.

Correct answer: (d) struck

Your answer was: correct
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Hi. I don't understand "stage struck". Could you explain to me, please?

English Learner Andre

[Alan]

Hi,

This expression means fascinated by the world of the stage - the theatre. It also gives the idea that the theatre has a hypnotic power over you because you desperately want to be involved in it.

Alan
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