Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Casting strategy & process · Working

Real-people casting

Also called: real people

ELI5

Casting people for their lived identity, profession or natural presence instead of primarily for acting technique.

Used in conversation

“The real-people casting needs to reflect the performance the project actually requires.”

Definition

Casting people for their lived identity, profession or natural presence rather than primarily for acting technique.

Here “Real-people casting” means: Casting people for their lived identity, profession or natural presence rather than primarily for acting technique.

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.

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