Stage directions refer to the instructions that are given in a script to guide actors on where and how to move onstage. Synonyms for stage directions include blocking, choreography, movement, staging, and direction. Blocking is used specifically to describe the movement of actors on stage, while choreography is used to describe movement in a dance or musical number. Movement and staging both refer to the physical movements of actors on stage, and direction can be used to describe both the movements and overall direction of a production. Whether it's blocking, choreography, movement, staging, or direction, these instructions are essential in bringing a script to life on stage.