stage director

noun

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Synonyms of stage director

Examples of stage director in a Sentence

the stage director spent most of the rehearsal working with the actors to block out the scene
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But rather, the nose behind the bestselling scents from Amouage, Jean Paul Gaultier and Carolina Herrera started his studies backstage — literally — and his university training as a stage director has become central to his ethos as a perfumer. James Manso, Footwear News, 23 May 2026 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 Nicolas Garcia is stage director, and David Drummond is in charge of the music. Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stage director

Word History

First Known Use

1782, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of stage director was in 1782

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“Stage director.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stage%20director. Accessed 25 May. 2026.

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