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
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Each summer, the 24 Hour Plays brings together early-career actors, directors, playwrights, producers, composers, designers and stage managers for their annual free professional intensive, culminating in their own production of the plays in an Off-Broadway theater.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Her production team includes stage manager Sara Dailey, production manager Coco Sein and assistant director Adelina Rocha.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The Jennifer Hudson Show (which was just renewed for a fourth season after rumors of being on the brink), for instance, has WGA writers who pen segments, IATSE crewmembers who operate the cameras and a DGA stage manager who oversees rehearsals and tapings.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
So much of our guild is the associate directors and stage managers.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Her production team includes stage manager Sara Dailey, production manager Coco Sein and assistant director Adelina Rocha.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The Jennifer Hudson Show (which was just renewed for a fourth season after rumors of being on the brink), for instance, has WGA writers who pen segments, IATSE crewmembers who operate the cameras and a DGA stage manager who oversees rehearsals and tapings.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
So much of our guild is the associate directors and stage managers.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Stage manager.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stage%20manager. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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