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name: prompter
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'prompter' (also: prompt, theatre prompter, souffleur, opera prompter, theater prompter). Use when the user asks for typical prompter work such as: typical prompter responsibilities"
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# Prompter

Prompters prompt or cue performers when they forget their lines or neglect to move to the right position on the stage.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).

## Key competences (essential)

- adapt to acting roles
- analyse own performance
- analyse theatre texts
- attend read-through
- attend rehearsals
- develop drama production process
- follow directions of the artistic director
- interact with fellow actors
- interpret performance concepts in the creative process
- memorise lines
- memorise script
- read scripts
- rehearse role
- rehearse with fellow actors
- study roles from scripts

## Hot technologies

- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/949f1dc9-fb19-4212-8ac6-35ce83c88921), O*NET 30.3 (27-4015.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*