adjective
1.
a. : written for or produced on the stage
a staged version of the novel
b. : deliberately planned and arranged for effect or deception : contrived
not going to be taken in by one of those artfully staged photographs — Philip Guedalla
staged confessions and railings against sin — Nona B. Brown
2. : arranged or taking place in stages
called for staged reduction of both atomic and conventional weapons — New York Times