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stage manager

noun

: one who supervises the physical aspects of a stage production, assists the director during rehearsals, and is in charge of the stage during a performance

Examples of stage manager in a Sentence

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Jason Hindelang is the production stage manager, with production management by Hudson Theatrical Associates and Envoy Theatricals/Sam Dallas serving as general manager. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025 Nikita Chernin serves as production stage manager. Brent Lang, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025 The contract also includes new protocols to facilitate physical therapy on more shows, and to request more stage managers on a show. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025 The stage manager counts the group in from break and Strahan is tasked with introducing the segment. Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stage manager

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stage manager was in 1805

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“Stage manager.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stage%20manager. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

stage manager

noun
: a person who is in charge of the stage and the related details of a theatrical production

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