stage manager
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stage-man·age
(stāj′măn′ĭj)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: "[The] demonstrations had ... been carefully stage-managed" (Time).
stage management n.
stage manager n.
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stage manager
n
(Theatre) a person who supervises the stage arrangements of a theatrical production
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Noun | 1. | 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 supervisor - one who supervises or has charge and direction of |
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Translations
مُدير المَسْرَح
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scenemester
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sÿningarstjóri
sahne yöneticisi
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stage1
(steidʒ) noun a raised platform especially for performing or acting on, eg in a theatre.
verb1. to prepare and produce (a play etc) in a theatre etc. This play was first staged in 1928.
2. to organize (an event etc). The protesters are planning to stage a demonstration.
ˈstaging noun1. wooden planks etc forming a platform.
2. the way in which a play etc is presented on a stage. The staging was good, but the acting poor.
stage direction an order to an actor playing a part to do this or that. a stage direction to enter from the left.
stage fright the nervousness felt by an actor etc when in front of an audience, especially for the first time. The young actress was suffering from stage fright and could not utter a word.
ˈstagehand noun a workman employed to help with scenery etc.
stage manager a person who is in charge of scenery and equipment for plays etc.
ˈstagestruck adjective fascinated with the theatre or having a great desire to become an actor/actress.
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