mise en scène

noun2

1. •
   A physical environment; surroundings.

   • The smoking-room proper, with its mise en scène of Turkish divans, narghilehs, brass coffee-trays, and other Oriental properties, is no longer considered a necessity in the modern house; […] — 1897
2. •
   The arrangement of props and actors on a stage or for film.

   • Although this mise en scène may sound like a contrived “Twilight Zone” setup, it provides Mr. Powers with the perfect opportunity to show off his virtuosic skills as a writer[…] — 1995