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

Featured background performer

Also called: featured extra

ELI5

A background performer given distinctive visual attention without necessarily becoming a principal role.

Used in conversation

“The featured background performer needs the latest materials before the next rehearsal or casting session.”

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

  • Background performerBackground performers populate the scene; featured background receives distinct visual or behavioural emphasis without necessarily becoming a principal role.
  • PerformerFeatured background performer is a narrower kind of Performer.
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