prompter

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prompter

The actor glances at the prompter for his next line.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person who assists a performer by reminding them of their lines: In theater, a prompter is someone who follows the script and provides the next words to an actor who has forgotten their lines during a performance or rehearsal.
    • A device that displays text for someone to read: A prompter can also be an electronic device, such as a teleprompter, which shows a speaker or performer a scrolling script to read from.
Usage Examples

  • Noun (Person):

    • The actor forgot his line, so he listened carefully for a whisper from the prompter in the wings.
    • She worked as a prompter for the local theater company, helping nervous actors remember their parts.

  • Noun (Device):

    • The news anchor read the bulletin from the teleprompter.
    • The speaker used a prompter to deliver her speech without looking down at her notes.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be someone's prompter": To act as a reminder or guide for someone in a non-theatrical context.
    • During the negotiation, his colleague acted as his prompter, subtly suggesting key points.
Variants and Related Words

  • Prompt (verb): To cause or encourage an action; to assist an actor by supplying forgotten words.

    • The teacher's question prompted a lively discussion.
    • He had to prompt the lead actress twice during the final act.

  • Teleprompter (noun): A specific type of prompter device that projects text on a clear screen in front of a speaker or camera.

    • Politicians often use teleprompters for important televised addresses.
Synonyms
  • Cue card holder (for a person, in a broad sense).
  • Autocue (a brand name often used generically for a teleprompter device).
  • Reminder.
Related Phrases
  • In the prompt box: Refers to the traditional, enclosed area (the prompter's box) at the front of the stage where the prompter sits.
    • In older theaters, the prompter was hidden in the prompt box.
Idioms
  • To need a prompter: To require assistance or reminders to complete a task or remember information.
    • He's so forgetful with details; he practically needs a prompter for every meeting.
prompter

The actor glances at the prompter for his next line.

Noun
  1. a device that displays words for people to read
  2. someone who assists a performer by providing the next words of a forgotten speech

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