Synonyms of stage director

stage director

noun

as in director

a person who supervises the production of a stage show

the stage director spent most of the rehearsal working with the actors to block out the scene

Synonyms & Similar Words

• director
• producer
• stage manager
• regisseur
• impresario
• auteur
• directress

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stage director

Arthur Miller’s masterpiece is one of those Mount Everests for American stage directors — a legacy-building challenge that invites comparisons with the all-time greats. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026

She is survived by her daughter, the stage director Arin Arbus, and Arin’s partner, the playwright Ethan Lipton; granddaughter Bird; stepdaughters Amy and Doon; six nieces and a nephew. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026

Veteran regional stage director Pesha Rudnick and her convincing actors Gildart Jackson, Will Block and Adam Poole showcase a quartet of talent completely at home in Laguna Beach. — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026

No stage director was listed in the program, but with singers on a stage extension in front of the orchestra, a few subtle gestures lent striking effects. — Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026