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stage left

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun stage left has 1 sense
  1. stage left, left stage - the part of the stage on the actor's left as the actor faces the audience
    --1 is a kind of left
    --1 is a part of stage

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Term: Stage Left

Description:

Stage left is a theatrical term that refers to the left side of the stage as viewed from the actor's perspective facing the audience. It is commonly used to indicate movement, placement, or specific actions taking place on the left side of the stage.

Senses and Usages:

1. Location:

In theater, stage left is the area to the actor's left side when they are facing the audience.

Example sentence: The actor entered the stage from stage left, adding suspense to the scene.

2. Blocking and Movement:

Stage left is used by directors to indicate specific movements and positions for actors during a performance.

Example sentence: The choreographer instructed the dancers to exit stage left while the spotlight remained on the lead performer.

3. Perspective:

Stage left can also be used to describe events or actions happening from the perspective of an actor on stage.

Example sentence: From stage left, the actress observed the emotional scene unfold with a sense of anticipation.

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