stage director

Definition of stage directornext
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

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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 See All Example Sentences for stage director
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  • This is an exciting step forward for Eisenberg the director, who had a breakthrough a couple of years ago with the lovely A Real Pain, which earned co-star Kieran Culkin an Academy Award.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The school’s athletic director told Front Office Sports last month Tarleton has had conversations with multiple FBS leagues and wants to move up within the next five years.
    Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Stage director.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stage%20director. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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