Definition of «stage actress»

A "stage actress" is a term used to describe a female performer who acts in live theatrical productions, such as plays or musicals.

It was here that she laid the groundwork for her reputation as a talented stage actress. (contactmusic.com)
Anyway, it was more or less her first film and she'd been a great stage actress. (thedivareview.com)
She is also an accomplished stage actress who won Tony Awards for her performances in Rabbit Hole and The Little Foxes. (observer.com)
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