Dry

Also called: Going up · Drying

To forget your lines on stage. Your scene partners and the prompter help you back on track.

Actors

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PrompterThe person who follows the script and gives an actor the line when they forget it. Often the stage manager on book.
Ad libWords or actions made up on the spot, either to cover a slip or because the script asks for background chatter.
FluffTo trip over or slightly misspeak a line. A smaller slip than a dry.

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