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

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

From Salon ● May 13, 2025

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

By placing the amplification stage right before the antennas, the system only needs to amplify signals that have already been conditioned and processed.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 20, 2024

“It is make-or-break time for the candidates on this stage right now,” said Elizabeth Vargas, a news anchor for NewsNation, the fledgling network that hosted the debate.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 6, 2023

“Hurry up,” Moss said, and he guided Javier to a spot on the edge of stage right.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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