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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From the booking agents to the stage managers, from the brand partners to the artist liaisons. Lee Trink, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025 The stage manager is responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the production, from rehearsals to performances. Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2025 Because her character always had a drink in hand, Smart casually wandered over to the kitchen, where the stage manager was sitting nearby. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025 So the stage manager went around and put up signs saying FREE SHOW, and the place filled up. Mark Seliger, Vulture, 7 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 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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