What does NB and IH mean in stage directions?

Answer 1

If you are reading a version of A Christmas Carol, you came across these abbreviations in the Scene 2 stage directions. I believe that N.B. is the latin nota bene meaning "note well" and the IH are the playwright's initials.

Answer 2

Oh, dude, NB stands for "Stage Right" and IH stands for "Stage Left." So, like, if you ever find yourself on stage and you see those letters, just remember, NB is like "Not Right, Stage Right," and IH is like "I'm Here, Stage Left." Easy peasy, right?

Answer 3

NB stands for "Nota Bene," which is Latin for "note well," and is used to draw attention to important information in stage directions. IH stands for "Inner House," which refers to a specific area of the stage that is typically used for more intimate or private scenes. So, basically, NB is like saying "Hey, pay attention!" and IH is like saying "This is where the juicy stuff happens."

Answer 4

NB means note well

IH means the playwright's initials

For anybody wondering the initials IH is for Israel Horovitz