stage right

noun

Theater.

1. the part of the stage that is right of center as one faces the audience.

stage right

noun

1. the part of the stage to the right of a performer facing the audience

Word History and Origins

Origin of stage right¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

“I guess I’m still in the hope stage right now with his availability on Tuesday,” manager Dave Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times

Guitarist George Vjestica is on the bottom level, stage right, while the incomparable Warren Ellis holds down stage left.

From Salon

One faced stage left, the other stage right.

From Los Angeles Times

Acting for her is an inside job, and there’s no better example on the New York stage right now than this capstone performance of her glorious career.

From Los Angeles Times

The woman put a leather-gloved hand to her mouth in mock horror at her own exposure before breaking into a wide mischievous grin and exiting stage right, her mission accomplished.

From BBC