noun
temporary theater; lean-to
A makeshift theater or performance space, often a simple structure or lean-to used for traveling shows or temporary events.
村祭りで掛け小屋が建てられた。
A temporary theater was set up for the village festival.
旅芸人が掛け小屋で芝居を打った。
Traveling performers put on a play in the makeshift theater.
Compound of 掛け (kake, 'hanging' or 'makeshift') and 小屋 (koya, 'hut' or 'small building'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it refers to a temporary structure, often for performances.