Audition Tips

noun a person who performs in plays, movies, or television shows

adjective relating to or characteristic of actors or acting

• The actor delivered a powerful performance in the Shakespearean play.
• I heard that actor is going to be in the new movie coming out next month.
• That actor is so talented, he really knows how to bring a character to life.
• Being an actor on the stage of life requires great skill and emotional depth.

verb To have memorized one's lines in a play or performance, so that the script is no longer needed

• It is important for actors to be off-book before the dress rehearsal.
• Hey, have you guys all managed to be off-book for the scene yet?
• I need to be off-book by tomorrow or I'm screwed.
• I need to be off-book in my presentation so I can speak confidently.