It was not until the 18th century in England that the term stage manager was used. This was the first time a person other than actors and playwright was hired to direct or manage the stage. Over time, with the rise in complexity of theatre due to advances such as mechanized scenery, quick costume changes, and controlled lighting, the stage manager's job was split into two positions— director and stage manager.
iT WAs noT uNtIl the 18Th centURy iN EngLand tHAt THe teRM staGe managER was used. tHis was tHe fiRsT time a Person OThEr tHAn ACTorS and PlaYwrigHT wAs hIRed tO dIrECt or manaGE the staGe. ovEr tIme, wIth thE Rise in comPlexiTy of thEatrE due to advances SuCh AS meChanizED SCenEry, QuiCk costume chaNges, ANd coNtRolLeD ligHtinG the Stage manaGEr'S jOb was spLit InTO tWo posiTIOnS— dIRectOr And stage Manager.