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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  • In spite of that, though, there were certain scenes that, for me as a director, were so essential to the film.
    — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The burglar broke into the first floor of the director’s New York townhouse, scanned an array of expensive framed artworks on her wall and made their choice.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Stage director.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stage%20director. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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