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stage director

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a person who supervises the production of a stage show the stage director spent most of the rehearsal working with the actors to block out the scene

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Recent Examples of stage director 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 Veteran regional stage director Pesha Rudnick and her convincing actors Gildart Jackson, Will Block and Adam Poole showcase a quartet of talent completely at home in Laguna Beach. — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026 No stage director was listed in the program, but with singers on a stage extension in front of the orchestra, a few subtle gestures lent striking effects. — Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stage director

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Vance Tsuda, the system's project director, said there hasn't been a single crash or injury associated with automation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
For this latest special occasion, the designer opted to wear a red leopard print set from her namesake label’s Fall 2026 collection by its new artistic director Henry Zankov, who was also in attendance.

— Ariel Bielsky, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026

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