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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directors
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  • Even during the match, cameramen and directors were obsessed with seeking out celebrities.
    Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • As the industry exits an era of cinematic universes, when mega-producers like Kevin Feige ruled the land, directors seem to matter again.
    Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 July 2026

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“Stage directors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stage%20directors. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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