Punctuation used in theater programs
What is the term for the punctuation that is seen in theater programs, such as:
The Cast Maria...........................................Julie Andrews Capt. Von Trapp.................Christopher Plummer
I’m asking specifically about the multiple periods--is there a punctuation term for them as a group like “ellipsis” is for three periods?
Thank you! Deborah :)
amphiboly
December 1, 2005, 6:56am
They're known in the typesetting world as leaders.
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Miles Odonnol (unregistered)
December 7, 2005, 11:36pm
Leaders.
I learned the term by using Desktop Publishing (DTP) software.
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robertmcdowell
December 12, 2005, 2:14pm
In our church's weekly bulletin (order of service)
the music titles have traditionally been placed in quotes such as "Hallelujah"--G. F. Handel. It
seems that many churches, orchestras, etc. have been moving to italicizing the titles. What would you suggest?
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