Souffleur/Souffleuse
What is Souffleur/Souffleuse?
Programs that lead to this profession
Languages & Culture field →The profession Souffleur/Souffleuse in Germany is generally reached through programs in the Languages & Culture field:
Source: BERUFENET · Bundesagentur für Arbeit
Frequently Asked Questions about Souffleur/Souffleuse
Education path, salary, recognition, and entry routes for foreigners
What does a Souffleur/Souffleuse do in Germany? ▼
In Germany, Souffleurs and Souffleuses are important backstage professionals who support actors and opera singers on theater and opera stages during rehearsals and performances. They follow texts and scores, and assist with any text-related issues. Those who practice this profession help actors or singers when they forget their lines by whispering sentence beginnings or keywords to them. They typically work close to the stage action, often in a prompter's box (Souffleurkasten), in the first row, or backstage, to ensure they re-enter immediately from the correct point if a passage is skipped.
Is Souffleur/Souffleuse an Ausbildung or a degree path? ▼
In Germany, "Souffleur/Souffleuse" follows a Grundberuf — an entry-level occupation that requires no formal vocational training or specific degree.
How can I qualify as Souffleur/Souffleuse in Germany? ▼
In Germany, "Souffleur/Souffleuse" follows a Grundberuf — an entry-level occupation that requires no formal vocational training or specific degree. Foreign applicants should additionally verify diploma recognition via anabin.kmk.org before applying.
Where do Souffleur/Souffleuse typically work in Germany? ▼
Workplace varies by employer. Check the official BERUFENET listing for the current breakdown of typical work environments for Souffleur/Souffleuse.
What is the typical salary for Souffleur/Souffleuse in Germany? ▼
Salaries vary by region, employer size, and experience. Consult BERUFENET for current figures, or salary aggregators like gehalt.de and stepstone.de Gehaltsreport.