noun
theater world; world of theater
Refers to the professional and cultural sphere of theater, including actors, directors, producers, and related institutions.
彼は演劇界で有名な俳優だ。
He is a famous actor in the theater world.
演劇界の新しい才能が注目されている。
New talent in the theater world is attracting attention.
映画界 is the film world, whereas 演劇界 is the theater world.
Compound of 演劇 (theater, drama) and 界 (world, sphere).