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?
Anti-prompt
Thu, 13 Dec 2007, 07:04 pmWalter Plinge
I recall being prompted for a line I knew perfectly and was only pausing on. The director had suggested a lengthy dramatic pause. Unfortunately, the prompter had not rehearsed with us and didn't seem to have a concept of theatre. It was irritating not because it suggested I didn't know the line, but it interrupted an intense moment needlessly.