Possible Clues:

• Stand still getting beat up in arena
• In this bad state the nag gets confused
• Fail to develop stage, involving nationalist just briefly
• Display little activity
• Insect in snacks sent back — do nothing
• Lie about insect being in food that's sent back
• Cease activity
• Do nothing, say about a gun being unloaded
• Deer starts to notice all the excitement -- be still!
• Stand in part of theatre, including nationally acclaimed trio, initially