prompt side
Definition
Noun: - The side of the stage where the prompter is positioned: In theatre, "prompt side" refers to the area of the stage, traditionally on the left side (from the actor's perspective facing the audience), from which the prompter cues actors with lines or stage directions. It is a fixed location in a theatre building.
Usage Examples
- (The director positioned himself on the side of the stage where the prompter works.)
- (The actor glanced to the prompter's location for a cue.)
- (The prompter's area is conventionally on the left side.)
Advanced Usage
"on the prompt side": a phrase indicating that an actor or action is located near the prompter's position.
- The stage manager works on the prompt side during the performance. (The stage manager operates from the prompter's side of the stage.)
"from the prompt side": referring to cues or directions given from that area.
- The lighting technician adjusted the spotlights from the prompt side. (The technician controlled lights from the prompter's side.)
Variants and Related Words
- Prompt (n): a cue or reminder given to an actor, especially by a prompter.
- The actor needed a prompt for the second act. (He required a reminder of his lines.)
- Prompter (n): a person who prompts actors during a performance.
- The prompter whispered the forgotten line from the prompt side. (The person giving cues spoke softly from that side.)
Synonyms
- Stage left (in some theatres): the left side of the stage from the actor's viewpoint.
- The prompt side corresponds to stage left in many traditional theatres. (It is the same as the left side.)
Related Idioms
- "to be on the prompt side": to be in a position of support or backup, similar to a prompter's role.
- He stayed on the prompt side of the project, ready to offer suggestions. (He acted as a supportive, behind-the-scenes helper.)
Phrasal Verbs (None applicable)
- No phrasal verbs are associated with "prompt side" as it is a fixed noun phrase.