The Encyclopedia of Interactive Performance

This convention is used in training, rehearsals, and theatrical performances. The word “scene” is called out to indicate that the scene is over. This may be done by someone observing the scene or by an inter-actor playing within the scene. In theatrical performances, the stage manager calls the scene in the booth to bring down the stage lights.

Calling the scene is a delicate balance. Call it the moment an ending appears, but not before the scene has truly finished. When scenes aren’t working, sometimes they need to be called just to put the players out of their misery.