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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As stage manager, Yen serves as the leader of our production team, overseeing backstage operations, coordinating technical elements, and ensuring that each production runs smoothly.
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Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
He’s found an even better brilliant thing recently, however, suggested by a stage manager.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
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Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
He’s found an even better brilliant thing recently, however, suggested by a stage manager.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
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“Stage manager.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stage%20manager. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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