stage manager

American  

noun

1. a person responsible for the technical details of a theatrical production, assisting the director during rehearsal, supervising the lighting, costuming, setting, prompting, etc., and assuming full responsibility for the stage during a performance of a play.

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stage manager British  

noun

1. a person who supervises the stage arrangements of a theatrical production

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Other Word Forms

• stage managership noun

Etymology

Origin of stage manager

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

He’s been a studio sound engineer, a studio manager, a stage manager, a drum tech and a crew chief.

From The Wall Street Journal

All of which might suggest the cosmic stage manager also likes playing a bit by ear.

From The Wall Street Journal

“A stage manager! Just what I need,” Penelope thought, for Simon had described the type very well.

From Literature

If we play our cards right, the stage manager will let us in to watch a rehearsal.”

From Literature

In 1949, she won a scholarship to the Old Vic Theatre School and - two years later - secured a position as an assistant stage manager.

From BBC