stagenote

noun
UK /ˈsteɪdʒnəʊt/
US /ˈsteɪdʒnoʊt/

A short written message that tells actors what to do during a play.

The director added a stagenote telling the actor to walk to the left.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A note written in a script about how a scene should look or sound.

The stagenote said the lights should go dark before the curtain opens.

3. A reminder written down by someone working backstage.

She left a stagenote on the prop table so no one would forget the sword.

4. A brief comment added to a performance plan for the crew.

The stagenote warned the crew to move the set quietly.