Definition of stage left
: the left part of a stage from the viewpoint of one who faces the audience
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Jayanta Banerjee on sitar, vocalist Vaibhav Mankad and tabla player Satyaprakash Mishra performed sitting up on a platform stage left, while pianist Carmen Staaf, bassist Tabari Lake and drummer Allison Miller accompanied at stage right.
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Costume designer Mark Bridges eventually won the boat, riding it stage left to close out the night.
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After exiting stage left, Daniels’ assistant brought out a laundry basket to collect her tips.
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Lava lamps glow in an onstage seating area, decked out with pillows, stage left.
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New Englanders will also see at least some clear sky Thursday night as the clipper exits stage left.
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The beloved couch from the intro is in the back, stage left.
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Enter 67-year-old Dean Spanos, stage left—which obviously means he was supposed to enter stage right.
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At FringeArts, all six stood at attention to begin the set, facing stage left; Mr. Mitchell tooted a staccato note on his saxophone, and the musicians took their positions.
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First Known Use of stage left
1931
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