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stage direc·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
stage directionnoun
an instruction written as part of the script of a play
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stage directionnoun
An instruction given to an actor that tells the actor what should be done and in what manner to do it.
Etymology: stage + direction
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stage direction
In theatre, blocking is the precise staging of actors to facilitate the performance of a play, ballet, film or opera. Historically, the expectations of staging/blocking have changed substantially over time in Western theater. Prior to the movements toward "realism" that occurred in the 19th century, most staging used a "tableau" approach, in which a stage picture was established whenever characters entered or left the stage, ensuring that leading performers were always shown to their best advantage. In more recent times, while nothing has changed about showing leading performers to their best advantage, there have been changing cultural expectations that have made blocking/staging more complicated. There are also artistic reasons why blocking can be crucial. Through careful use of positioning on the stage, a director or performer can establish or change the significance of a scene. Different artistic principles can inform blocking, including minimalism and naturalism.
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stage direction
Stage direction is a specific instruction given in the text of a play that indicates movement, position, or tone of an actor, or the sound effects and lighting. It is typically written by the playwright to guide the production team and actors in conveying the intended performance.
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stage direction
Read the full text of the Stage Direction poem by Conrad Potter Aiken on the Poetry.com website.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of stage direction in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of stage direction in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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