noun
stage greeting; on-stage speech by director and cast on opening day
A customary event held before or after the first screening of a film or the first performance of a play, where the director and main cast members appear on stage to greet the audience and share remarks.
初日の上映後、舞台挨拶が行われた。
After the first-day screening, a stage greeting was held.
監督と主演俳優が舞台挨拶に登壇した。
The director and lead actor appeared on stage for the greeting.
Compound of 舞台 (butai, 'stage') and 挨拶 (aisatsu, 'greeting').