道どう具ぐ方かた

noun

propman; sceneshifter

The person in charge of props and scenery in traditional Japanese theater (kabuki, bunraku, etc.).

• 歌か舞ぶ伎きの道どう具ぐ方かたは、舞ぶ台たいの小こ道どう具ぐや背はい景けいを担たん当とうする。

  The propman in kabuki is responsible for stage props and scenery.