stage right

American

noun

Theater.

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

stage right British

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of stage right

First recorded in 1930–35

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stage right

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2025

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

From Salon ● May 13, 2025

In the early stage, right after injury, runt is activated, kicking off the regeneration process.

From Science Daily ● May 15, 2024

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 ● Mar. 12, 2024

One flag headquarters was behind the glass door and the other on stage right.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston

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