Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Performer categories & doubles · Working

Child performer

Also called: minor performer

ELI5

A performer below the legally defined adult age, subject to specific welfare, education and working rules.

Used in conversation

“We should involve the child performer before we lock the plan.”

Pitch context

A director may use this term to turn a broad intention into a specific performance or casting choice.

Why it matters: Translates creative intention into casting, rehearsal, performance and on-set direction.

Caution

Meaning and consequences may change by contract, collective agreement, territory or law. This entry is orientation, not legal advice.

Connected terms

  • PerformerChild performer is a narrower kind of Performer.
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