Half-hour call

Also known as half hour, thirty-minute call.

A backstage warning traditionally given approximately thirty minutes before the announced performance start.

In practice

Exact timing and wording vary by venue and jurisdiction; subsequent calls commonly mark fifteen, five, and places, with delays communicated explicitly.

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Sources

E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.