postshow
Following the performance
Postshow describes activities, discussions, or events that occur after a performance or broadcast ends.
A postshow reception follows a theater performance; a postshow analysis breaks down what just aired.
The term functions as both adjective and noun: We'll discuss it in the postshow.
Also spelled post-show.
Gathering following main event
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- champagneEffervescent celebratory wine
- cheersCasual toast or farewell
- congratulationsExpression of praise for achievement
applause · bows · bouquets · revelry · triumph · success · festivities · hugs
Published critical assessments
- feedbackReturned response data
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- discussionExchange of ideas
- reflectionReturned light or thought
evaluation · critique · debriefing · notes · talkback · Q&A · ratings · commentary
Restoration of order
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- load-outEquipped item set
- teardownDeliberate structure removal
- breakdownFailure or decomposition
pack-up · wrap · closing · settlement · accounting · returns · storage · inventory
Casual social interaction
- meetupInformal planned gathering
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- schmoozingCasual strategic socializing
- autographsHandwritten celebrity names
introductions · networking · connections · handshakes · conversations · selfies · after-hours · drinks
Releasing coiled tension
- cooldownGradual intensity reduction
- relaxationState of being unwound
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
respite · decompressing · destressing · comedown · restfulness · repose · exhaustion · fatigue
afterparty
Gathering following main event
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- champagneEffervescent celebratory wine
- cheersCasual toast or farewell
congratulations · applause · bows · bouquets · revelry · triumph · success · festivities · hugs · tears
reviews
Published critical assessments
- feedbackReturned response data
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- discussionExchange of ideas
reflection · evaluation · critique · debriefing · notes · talkback · Q&A · ratings · commentary · assessment
cleanup
Restoration of order
breakdown · pack-up · wrap · closing · settlement · accounting · returns · storage · inventory · documentation
mingling
Casual social interaction
- meetupInformal planned gathering
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- schmoozingCasual strategic socializing
autographs · introductions · networking · connections · handshakes · conversations · selfies · after-hours · drinks · gathering
unwinding
Releasing coiled tension
- cooldownGradual intensity reduction
- relaxationState of being unwound
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
downtime · respite · decompressing · destressing · comedown · restfulness · repose · exhaustion · fatigue · relief
postshowpreshow
Entertainment before main attraction
opening act · warm-up · lead-in · prologue · curtain-raiser
postshowpreshow
Entertainment before main attraction
beforehand · run-up · buildup · prep time · green room
show, shower, shown, showcase, shows, showed, showman, showpiece, showroom