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18-to-play-younger

Drama; Acting

Many productions will want an 18 year old actor to play the role of someone 17 or younger because of child labor laws.

Taft-Hartley

Drama; Acting

A federal law allowing an actor 30 days after the first day of employment before being required to join a labor union.

day player

Drama; Acting

An actor hired for the day, as opposed to a longer contract. Generally works for the current SAG scale rate for the day.

casting notice

Drama; Acting

The announcement that a casting director is looking for certain actors for certain role. Also referred to as a breakdown.

avail

Drama; Acting

When you are “put on avail” it means that you are available to the do the job but the production has yet to commit to you.

back to one

Drama; Acting

This is a direction given to the actors when they are to go back to the original starting spot of a scene and try it again.

supporting actor/actress

Drama; Acting

A performer who has a smaller role than a lead but portrays a character that may be integral to the film, TV show, or play.

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