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

Day player

ELI5

A performer hired for a limited number of days instead of as regular or long-run cast.

Used in conversation

“The day player should come through in behaviour, not only in treatment language.”

Definition

A performer hired for a limited number of days rather than as regular or long-run cast.

Here “Day player” means: A performer hired for a limited number of days rather than as regular or long-run cast.

Pitch context

Use this when a deck or treatment needs to describe the people, world, tone or audience promise precisely.

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.

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