Actors Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray
“The play is done; the curtain drops, Slow falling to the prompter's bell A moment yet the actor stops And looks around to say farewell.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, likely 19th‑century theatrical reflection
The performance ends, the actor pauses to acknowledge the audience and the fleeting nature of art.
In simple terms: The show ends, the actor says goodbye.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate each moment on stage.
Themes
theatre
transience
gratitude
Mood
reflective
melancholy
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- stage performance
- finale
- farewell speech
Key Concepts
ephemerality
performance art
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging an audience change a performance?
- What does a curtain drop symbolize?
A Different Perspective
The audience may not notice the actor's quiet moment.
