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Inspizient

stage manager

noun in-spee-tsi-ENT Rare
Arts & Culture Performance

Origin: from Latin inspicere, to look upon

Also means

the person responsible for running a performance from a prompt corner

Usage Note

Inspizient is a weak (n-declension) masculine noun: genitive and plural take -en (des Inspizienten, die Inspizienten). He calls cues for lighting and sound and keeps the show running, distinct from the Regisseur (director).

Examples

"Der Inspizient gab das Zeichen für den Vorhang, als alle Darsteller bereit waren."

Natural Translation

The stage manager gave the signal for the curtain when all performers were ready.

Literal Translation

The stage-manager gave the sign for the curtain, as all performers ready were.

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