Courtesy call

An extra warning, like "five minutes to your entrance," given as a kindness rather than a rule.

Stage managersActors

When does this happen on your show?Type your opening night and see every milestone dated.

PagingAnnouncements from the stage manager over the backstage speakers, like calling the half or asking actors to stand by.
PlacesThe call for everyone in the opening scene to go to their starting positions. The show is about to begin.

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