Stager (Noun)
Meaning 1
An experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The stager of the play ensured that the scenery was in the correct position for the scene to unfold as the director intended.
- After many years as a stagehand, Jake was finally promoted to being the official stager for the regional theater.
- Responsibilities of the stager include coordinating with the lighting and sound engineers to ensure smooth transitions between scenes.
- On a day when the director was absent, the stager took charge and oversaw the cast's final rehearsal before opening night.
- Kathryn had an uncanny knack for troubleshooting issues as they arose during a show, earning her the title of chief stager at the ballet company.