When to promp?
Sun, 25 Nov 2007, 11:16 amGordon the Optom23 posts in thread
When to promp?
Sun, 25 Nov 2007, 11:16 amIn a play I saw recently, an actor was prompted whilst in full flow. Both actors were happy with the dialogue and the audience, I’m sure, unaware of any error.
The prompt given, was a completely different line to that being spoken. The actors ignored it and carried on regardless. It was obvious that the prompter was trying to get verbatim that which was on the page.
When does one prompt? Only when a deadly silence hits the stage? Or if the actor goes unnoticeably off track?
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Sun, 25 Nov 2007, 11:20 amNever ever ever prompt actors when they are flowing. Provided they are speaking english let them keep going. Only if there is a complete and utter silence should there be a prompt.
Is that all there is? Well if that's all there is my friend, then let's keep dancing.
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