Frenchman, perhaps, showing skill for one in theatrical area (8)
I believe the answer is:
parterre
'frenchman perhaps' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.
'skill for one in theatrical area' is the wordplay.
'skill' becomes 'art' (both can mean a talent).
'for one' becomes 'per' (I've seen this in another clue).
'in' is an insertion indicator.
'theatrical area' becomes 're' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'art' inserted within 'per' is 'parter'.
'parter'+'re'='PARTERRE'
'showing' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for parterre that I've seen before include "Garden area surrounded by ornamental beds" , "Ornamental arrangement of flower beds and paths -- rarer pet (anag)" , "Formal garden feature" , "Flower bed or beds" , "Part of the main floor of a theatre" .)