Stage manager

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(Theat.) One in control of the stage during the production of a play. He directs the stage hands, property man, etc., has charge of all details behind the curtain, except the acting, and has a general oversight of the actors. Sometimes he is also the stage director.

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 Synonyms: stager

stager, supervisor