stage whisper
Plural
stage whispers
1
a loud whisper uttered by an actor on the stage, meant to be heard by the audience but not by other characters
A stage whisper is a technique used by actors to speak in a way that sounds like a quiet, private conversation, but is still loud enough for the audience to hear. It is used to convey that the character is sharing something confidential or making a comment that other characters on stage are not supposed to overhear. Despite its name, a stage whisper is projected clearly so that the audience can understand it, even though it seems like a secret or personal exchange between characters.
- He delivered a sly stage whisper to the crowd.
- Her stage whisper broke the tension on stage.
- A sudden stage whisper revealed the twist.
- They exchanged a quick stage whisper off to the side.
- The joke landed thanks to his perfect stage whisper.