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Souffleurkasten

prompter's box

noun zu-FLER-kahs-ten Rare
Arts & Culture Performance

Origin: from French souffleur (prompter)

Also means

the sunken booth at the front of a stage where the prompter sits

Usage Note

Souffleurkasten is the small hooded enclosure at the apron of a theatre stage hiding the Souffleur or Souffleuse, who whispers lines to actors who forget their text.

Examples

"Früher war der Souffleurkasten in jedem großen Theater Standard; heute ist er selten."

Natural Translation

Formerly the prompter's box was standard in every large theatre; today it is rare.

Literal Translation

Earlier was the prompter's-box in every large theatre standard; today it is rare.

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