stage manager

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stage-man·age (st

tr.v. stage-man·aged, stage-man·ag·ing, stage-man·ag·es

1. To serve as overall supervisor of the stage and actors for (a theatrical production).

2. To direct or manipulate from behind the scenes, as to achieve a desired effect; orchestrate: "felt certain that [the] demonstrations had ... been carefully stage-managed" (Time).

stage management n.

stage manager n.

stage manager

(Performing Arts / Theatre) a person who supervises the stage arrangements of a theatrical production

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Noun

stage manager - someone who supervises the physical aspects in the production of a show and who is in charge of the stage when the show is being performed

stager

supervisor - one who supervises or has charge and direction of

Translations

stage manager n → direttore/trice di scena

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