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Overview
Prompter work supports live performance by following the script, cueing performers when lines are missed and helping the stage action stay in the right place.
In job descriptions, look for rehearsal attendance, prompt books, script reading, cues, theatre texts, stage communication, pronunciation, memory support and cooperation with actors and directors.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Prompter work is close to rehearsals and live performance. The role follows the script line by line, tracks entrances and stage positions, and gives quiet cues when performers need help without distracting the audience.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth comes from script reading, prompt-book handling, theatre text analysis, pronunciation, rehearsal routines and calm communication during a show. Some work is tied to opera, theatre or other staged performance.
Salary context
Pay is shaped by production length, rehearsal schedule, performance run, union or venue structure, evening work and whether the role carries wider stage-management duties. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Experience can grow from rehearsal support into stage management, production coordination, script supervision, assistant directing or other backstage roles that require precise timing and actor support.
Good to know
Check whether the vacancy expects prompting only during performances or also rehearsal notes, prompt-book updates and communication with stage management. Clear adverts name the production type and show schedule.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Other support activities to arts and performing arts
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include stand-in, assistant stage director and stage manager.
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O*NET relationships: 1
Actors
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Economic activities linked to this occupation.
90.39Other support activities to arts and performing arts
Alternative labels
Occupation group
Other artistic and cultural associate professionals (3435)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/949f1dc9-fb19-4212-8ac6-35ce83c88921 |
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| ESCO code | 3435.16 |
| ISCO group | 3435 |
| Concept type | Occupation |