stage direction
English
Etymology
stage + direction
Noun
stage direction (plural stage directions)
- An instruction given to an actor that tells the actor what should be done and in what manner to do it.
- The stage direction given in the script said to walk forward and speak the line loudly.
- 2015, Bos, Hannah; Thureen, Paul, Jacuzzi, London: Samuel French, →ISBN, page Production note:
- In a few spots, where we've felt it was particularly important, we added stage directions indicating things like quick glances between Helene and Erik.
Translations
instruction given to an actor
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See also
- enter
- exit
- exeunt