What does the cryptic crossword clue "Theatre figure forgets lines - not one starts to supply easy reminders (7)" mean?

The definition is "Theatre". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DR (synonym="DR") + ES (synonym="a term used to describe an actor who forgets lines") + SER (synonym="initial letters of [starts to] each of S UPPLY, E ASY and R EMINDERS") = DRESSER; definition: "Theatre" The answer is DRESSER.

Theatre figure forgets lines - not one starts to supply easy reminders (7)

Independent Cryptic #11666 | 27 Across | 2024-03-01 flower

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