I don't have the text right in front of me, but Wilder describes the Stage Manager as a happy-go-lucky person...the one everyone knows and says "hello" to on the street. He is the narrator for this play, and has considerable flexibility in his movement. He speaks freely to the dead as well as the living, and seems knowledgeable of the motives/reasons for why people do and say the things they do. He acts as the go-between and explains the lives of the people in the town. He is friendly, knows everything, and seems trustworthy and easy to talk to-- the person everyone goes to for advice. Part of his knowledge comes from always being on the stage and observing the action of the entire play. He sees all, knows all. He is trustworthy as his character through his witty little stories and sayings is portrayed as having lots of common sense as well. He moves the action along and helps the audience understand what is going on in between scenes.
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