stage manager
theater
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A stage manager is a professional in theater who oversees the physical aspects of a production. They assist the director during rehearsals and are responsible for the stage during performances. This role is also referred to as stage management, which encompasses the act or process of managing a stage production. The term "stage manager" was first used in 1805.12
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