Prompter

/ˈprɑːmptər/

noun

A person who reminds actors or speakers of the words they have forgotten.

The actress forgot her line in the middle of the scene, so the prompter helped her continue.

Theatrical

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Pro Tip 1/3

A prompter in theatre discreetly helps actors recall lines without disturbing the audience.

During the play, the prompter's quiet cues were crucial for the lead actor's performance.

Pro Tip 2/3

Prompters work closely with actors during rehearsals to ensure smooth on-stage dialogue delivery.

The prompter and the cast rehearsed together to minimize the need for cues during the live show.

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While crucial to a performance, a good prompter remains unseen and unheard by the audience.

Thanks to the skilled prompter, the audience was none the wiser about the forgotten lines.

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