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Drama
The art or practice of writing or producing dramatic works via any artistic medium.
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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.
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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