compere
Introduces the acts
A compere is the host or master of ceremonies for a stage show, television program, or other entertainment—the person who introduces acts and keeps the performance moving.
Chiefly British; Americans typically say emcee or host.
As a verb, to compere is to serve in this role: She comperes a weekly variety show.
One receiving guests
- announcerOne who introduces programs
- moderatorOne who presates proceedings
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- facilitatorNeutral process guide
interviewer · chairperson · convenor · coordinator · ringmaster · toastmaster · frontman · narrator
Raised performance platform
- microphoneAudio input device
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
applause · monologue · improv · jokes · comedy · humor · patter · timing
Magnetic personal appeal
- flairStylish natural aptitude
- panacheFlamboyant confidence of manner
- pizzazzLively, attention-grabbing quality
- theatricalityExaggerated, showy manner
presence · confidence · poise · rapport · wit · charm · eloquence · animation
host
One receiving guests
- announcerOne who introduces programs
- moderatorOne who presates proceedings
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
facilitator · interviewer · chairperson · convenor · coordinator · ringmaster · toastmaster · frontman · narrator · spokesperson
stage
Raised performance platform
- microphoneAudio input device
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
audience · applause · monologue · improv · jokes · comedy · humor · patter · timing · cues
charisma
Magnetic personal appeal
- flairStylish natural aptitude
- panacheFlamboyant confidence of manner
- pizzazzLively, attention-grabbing quality
theatricality · presence · confidence · poise · rapport · wit · charm · eloquence · animation · vivacity
television
Broadcast viewing device
- radioElectromagnetic wave receiver
- podcastEpisodic digital audio series
- livestreamReal-time internet broadcast
telecast · talkshow · programme · studio · live · camera · script · autocue · bulletin · channel
ceremony
Formal event marking occasions
festival · conference · reception · launch · wedding · fundraiser · telethon · gameshow · auction · panel
- Hostshost, hostess, MC, radio host, podcast host
- nightclub performersDJ, dancer, singer, go-go dancer, club DJ
compereperformer
One who entertains audiences
act · entertainer · headliner · star · featured artist
comperestagehand
Backstage theater worker
producer · stage manager · technician · sound engineer · lighting technician