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stage director

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noun

a person who directs a theatrical production.

(formerly) a stage manager.

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Origin of stage director

First recorded in 1905–10

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for stage director

Frohman left without a word, went out to the box-office and wrote a letter, discharging the stage-director.
Charles Frohman: Manager and Man|Isaac Frederick Marcosson and Daniel Frohman
"Yes, if you don't value your life," returned the stage-director.
Jill the Reckless|P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
The stage-director and myself now held a consultation on the unpromising aspect of our affairs.
Impressions of America|Tyrone Power
The stage-director drew another breath, then thought better of it.
Jill the Reckless|P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse

Mr. Goble jerked his head so violently that the Derby hat flew off, to be picked up, dusted, and restored by the stage-director.
Jill the Reckless|P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse