stage director

noun

1. a person who directs a theatrical production.
2. (formerly) a stage manager.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stage director¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

In the reboot, Brenda had grown up to become a successful theatre actress and stage director.

From BBC

Star singers and cutting-edge stage directors get the most attention, but the foundation of a big opera company — what stays put, as those glamorous artists come and go — is the orchestra and chorus.

From New York Times

Ingmar Bergman as stage director set the standard for me in this regard.

From Los Angeles Times

“After night bombings come the most difficult days: Actors, singers and dancers are just physically tired, and it’s hard to deliver the emotional spectrum in their performances,” said Oksana Ternenko, 50, a stage director.

From Los Angeles Times

Michael Blakemore, 95, an acclaimed stage director in Britain and the only one in Broadway history to win Tony Awards for both best play and best musical in the same season, died Dec. 10.

From Seattle Times