Shannon Bream

Working in local news makes you very self-sufficient, which is a good thing because you know how all the different jobs work. I've worked many of those jobs in the newsroom, from my first job answering the phones and working the prompter, to producing, to being a reporter who does all of those things.

American Journalist

Alphonsus Liguori

Ask those who love Him with a sincere love, and they will tell you that they find no greater or prompter relief amid the troubles of their life than in loving conversation with their Divine Friend.

Italian Clergyman

Sheila Hancock

I always keep my script in the wings - a hangover from my rep days when we had no prompter and, if all else failed, I would make an excuse and rush off the stage to have a quick look.

Cenk Uygur

TV is a wasteland. It's a bunch of news actors that read off a prompter.

Turkish Lawyer

Double vision makes reading the prompter very tricky.

A prompter in theatre discreetly helps actors recall lines without disturbing the audience.

Theatrical Assistance

Prompters work closely with actors during rehearsals to ensure smooth on-stage dialogue delivery.

Onstage Collaboration

While crucial to a performance, a good prompter remains unseen and unheard by the audience.

Invisible Presence

In modern contexts, a prompter often refers to electronic screens that display text for speakers.

Tech in Speaking

Prompters are essential in live broadcasting to help presenters deliver continuous, error-free content.

Broadcasting Aid

A teleprompter allows speakers to maintain eye contact with the audience while reading a speech.