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director; stage director; theatrical producer
A person who directs the creative aspects of a performance, especially in theater, opera, and stage productions. Responsible for the artistic vision, staging, and direction of actors.
有名な演出家が舞台を手がけた。
A famous director worked on the stage production.
彼女は演出家として国際的に活躍している。
She is active internationally as a director.
この演出家は古典作品を現代的に解釈し直すことで知られている。
This director is known for reinterpreting classic works in a modern way.
USAGE: 演出家 specifically refers to the person who directs stage performances. For film directors, 映画監督 is used instead.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 舞台演出家: stage director
- 演出家を務める: to serve as director
- 気鋭の演出家: up-and-coming director
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 演出家: stage/theatrical director
- 監督: director (film), manager (sports)
- プロデューサー: producer (TV, film, music)
The word is a compound of 演出 (direction, staging) and 家 (professional, expert).