stage directors

plural of stage director
as in directors
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 directors 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
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    Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • While a board of trustees or directors may continue to manage operations, sole members typically can appoint or remove board members of the subsidiary entity and shape policies.
    Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026

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“Stage directors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stage%20directors. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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