What information do stage directions provide?

Stage directions provide essential information about how actors should speak and move, as well as details about the setting, props, and actions that are to take place during the play. They can also convey emotional tones and intentions behind a character's actions. While stage directions might include indications about the desired atmosphere or suggest how the audience might feel, they primarily focus on the technical and performance aspects of the play, rather than directly dictating audience emotions. They may also indirectly inform how the stage should be built, but the primary focus is on the actors' performances.