actor-proof

[ ak-ter-proof ]

adjective

, Theater.

1. (of a role or script) effective even if poorly acted.

Word History and Origins

Origin of actor-proof¹

First recorded in 1890–95; actor + -proof

Example Sentences

I’ve had playwriting advisers say things like, “You need to write an actor-proof play.”

From New York Times

“You can’t actor-proof your script, but I’d have written that character slightly differently to prevent those problems.”

From New York Times

The script is too deft and actor-proof.

From The Guardian

That the man was infatuated with her she was quite convinced; on the other hand, she didn't believe him sufficiently blinded by passion to imperil the success of his venture by giving her the chief part unless he believed she could play it—"actor-proof" or no.

From Project Gutenberg

But if this piece ain't actor-proof, I'm no judge.

From Project Gutenberg