“Stick the Landing”: Exiting a Ministry with Grace
Exit, Stage Left! Before dashing offscreen to make an escape or run an errand, Snagglepuss announces the move in the form of a theatrical stage direction, saying “Exit, stage left!” (or “right,” as the case may be, or “up” or “down” even). “Stage left” is the left of the stage from the actor’s perspective. Snagglepuss added…