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stage director

American  

noun

  1. a person who directs a theatrical production.

  2. (formerly) a stage manager.


Etymology

Origin of stage director

First recorded in 1905–10


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Awosanmi also served as the stage director for "Medaaye", an African adaptation of the Greek tragedy "Medea" by Euripides.

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

In the reboot, Brenda had grown up to become a successful theatre actress and stage director.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2024

Ingmar Bergman as stage director set the standard for me in this regard.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2024

Michael Blakemore, 95, an acclaimed stage director in Britain and the only one in Broadway history to win Tony Awards for both best play and best musical in the same season, died Dec. 10.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 15, 2023

Overhead, complicated lights line the ceiling, ready to obey the stage director.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

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