The Ordinary (Q30545)

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In the late 16th century in England, the Ordinary kept a play script and prompted the actors performing their parts

In the late 16th century in England, the Ordinary kept a play script and prompted the actors performing their parts
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The Ordinary
In the late 16th century in England, the Ordinary kept a play script and prompted the actors performing their parts

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    The Ordinary
    In the late 16th century in England, the Ordinary kept a play script and prompted the actors performing their parts, speaking quietly in their ears. The Ordinary was so called because he kept order during the performance - one of the first stage managers.
    1580s (English)
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