theatre director

Thân thiện

The theatre director gives notes to the actors during a rehearsal.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person responsible for the overall artistic vision, interpretation, and staging of a theatrical production. This involves supervising the actors, directing the action and movement on stage, and collaborating with designers and technicians to realize a cohesive performance.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The theatre director held auditions to find the perfect cast for the new play.
  • A good theatre director must communicate their vision clearly to the entire production team.
  • She worked for years as an actor before becoming a successful theatre director.

Advanced Usage

• The term theatre director is often used in contrast to a , emphasizing the live, staged nature of the work.
• In some contexts, especially within the profession, the term is shortened simply to director when the theatrical context is clear.
  • The director gave notes to the cast after the final rehearsal.

Variants and Related Words

• Director (n): A more general term for a person who directs a play, film, or other production. In a theatrical context, it is synonymous with .
• Stage director (n): A synonym for , explicitly highlighting the "stage" as the medium.
• Artistic director (n): Often the head of a theatre company, responsible for its artistic vision and programming, who may also direct specific productions.

Synonyms

• Stage director
• Director (in a theatrical context)

Related Phrases

• To direct a play: The action performed by a theatre director.
  • She will direct a play by Tennessee Williams next season.

Học thuật

Noun

1. someone who supervises the actors and directs the action in the production of a show

Từ đồng nghĩa

• director
• theater director