Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stage-direction
noun
/ˈsteɪdʒ dɪˈrɛkʃən/
Definition
Instructions in the script of a play that tell actors how to move or behave on stage.
Examples
- The stage direction indicated that the actor should enter from the left.
- She often refers to the stage directions to understand her character’s movements.
- The director emphasized the importance of following the stage directions closely.
Meaning
Stage directions guide performers on the performance aspects of a play, such as movement, positioning, and emotion.
Synonyms
- blocking
- movements
- actor instructions
