Point reached in acting career? (5)

I believe the answer is:

stage

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'point' is the definition.
(I know that point can be written as stage)

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(Other definitions for stage that I've seen before include "Dais" , "division" , "Platform for actors" , "theatrical profession" , "Performers' platform" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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