Simple Musical Theater Question?

Question: Simple Musical Theater Question!?

In theater, if the stage manager says like "7 minutes till showtime," do you say "7 minutes thank you" or "thank you 7 minutes!?" whats the order!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

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I always say 'thank you 7' or 'thank you places'!. The thank you lets the SM know s/he has been heard, and the final word clarifies that you heard the exact call!. Maybe it's just personal experience, but the other way seems awkward to me!. also, I've been a stage manager, and usually I'm in such a hurry that I only catch the last word you say, anyway, and making the last word the call lets me know you heard 'five' and not 'fifteen'!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I would just go with a simple but loud thank you
the sm are usually really busy running around at that point, and they just want to know you heard themWww@QuestionHome@Com

Either works!. As long as (s)he knows you heard them, you're fine!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I've never said anything other than 'thanks!.'Www@QuestionHome@Com