CultureAugust 21, 2026
showmaker
SHOH-may-ker
Definition
A person who creates, produces, or develops theatrical or comedic performances.
Etymology
Derived from the English word 'show,' originating from the Old English 'sceawian' (to look at or inspect), combined with the agentive suffix '-maker' from the Old English 'macian' (to construct or build).
In the news
Kuah Jenhan uses this term to describe his role as a performer who crafts experiences, noting his discomfort with the idea of simply trying to manipulate an audience into laughing.
Comedian Kuah Jenhan reflects on storytelling and why the most memorable laughs often begin with honesty
Read the full article ↗Options, The Edge