Souffleurbuch

prompt book; the annotated script used by the theater prompter

noun zoo-FLOER-bookh Rare

Usage Note

Souffleurbuch is the copy of a script or score with all production notes, blocking, and cues used by the theater prompter. It is the master document of a production and kept throughout the run.

Examples

"Das Souffleurbuch enthielt handschriftliche Notizen zu jeder Szene."

Natural Translation

The prompt book contained handwritten notes for every scene.

Literal Translation

The prompter-book contained handwritten notes to every scene.

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