stage manager

steɪdʒ ˈmænɪdʒər

Definition

Definition of stage manager - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

backstage coordinationcrew leader handling schedules, cues and technical work for shows

The stage manager called cues and kept the cast on schedule.
As stage manager, she coordinated lighting, sound, and scene changes.
The stressed stage manager revised the rehearsal schedule overnight.

evidently

obviously

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Expressions with stage

center stage

important or prominent position

The issue took center stage in the debate.

centre stage

main focus of attention or importance

The new policy took centre stage in the meeting.

stage mother

mother overly involved in child's career

The stage mother managed every aspect of her son's acting career.

stage whisper

loud whisper by an actor intended to be heard by the audience

He delivered the secret in a stage whisper, ensuring the back row could hear..

take the stage

step onto a stage to perform or speak

The singer took the stage to a cheering crowd.

the stage is yours

exp.

you have control to perform or speak

After the introduction, the stage is yours to present.

Expressions with manager

armchair manager

someone who gives advice without practical experience

The armchair manager criticized the team's strategy without ever having played the game.

production manager

person who plans and controls making goods in a factory

The production manager checked the machines before starting the night shift.

property manager

person who looks after rented buildings for the owner

The property manager handled tenant complaints quickly and professionally.

assistant manager

second in command in a business or organization

The assistant manager handled the issue while the manager was away..

bank manager

person in charge of a bank branch

The bank manager greeted the customers warmly..

branch manager

person managing a local office of a company

The branch manager held a meeting with the staff.

general manager

manager with overall responsibility for an organization

The general manager implemented new policies to improve efficiency.

hotel manager

person overseeing hotel operations and staff

The hotel manager greeted the guests warmly.

office manager

person overseeing office operations and staff

The office manager conducted the weekly team meeting.

safety manager

person in charge of planning and overseeing safety rules at work

The safety manager updated the emergency evacuation plan last week.

Terms with stage manager included in their meaning

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acr.

acr: assistant stage manager

helps the stage manager during a play

acr.

acr: stage manager

person who manages a theater production

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French:régisseur, ...
German:Bühnenmeister, ...
Italian:direttore di scena, ...
Spanish:regidor, ...
Portuguese:diretor de cena, ...
Chinese:舞台监督, ...
Japanese:舞台監督, ...
Arabic:مُدِير المَسْرَح, ...
Hebrew:מְנַהֵל בָּמָה, ...
Russian:директор сцены, ...
Ukrainian:менеджер сцени, ...
Hindi:मंच प्रबंधक, ...
Bengali:মঞ্চব্যবস্থাপক, ...
Catalan:regidor d'escena, ...
Czech:inspicient, ...
Danish:inspicient, ...
Dutch:inspiciënt, ...
Greek:μάνατζερ σκηνής, ...
Hungarian:ügyelő, ...
Khmer:អ្នកគ្រប់គ្រងឆាក, ...
Korean:무대 감독, ...
Persian:مدیر صحنه, ...
Polish:inspicjent, ...
Portuguese (BR):diretor de palco, ...
Romanian:regizor tehnic, ...
Swedish:inspicient, ...
Thai:ผู้จัดการเวที, ...
Turkish:sahne amiri, ...
Vietnamese:quản lý sân khấu, ...

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