bit part
Few lines only
A bit part is a small role in a film or play, typically with few lines and minimal screen time.
The actor appears briefly, often in a single scene: She had a bit part as a waitress in the restaurant scene.
By extension, any minor involvement: He played only a bit part in the negotiations.
Small nonspeaking role
- extraAdditional, beyond necessary
- background actorNonspeaking performer in scenes
- understudyBackup actor, ready nightly
- spear-carrierNon-speaking theatrical performer
supernumerary · chorus member · fill-in · stand-in · one-liner · non-recurring
Pre-performance practice session
- auditionTrial performance for selection
- scriptWritten words for performance
- linesStrokes connecting two points
- blockingImpeding forward progress
casting call · stage directions · costume fitting · read-through · callbacks · greenroom · understudy · repertory
Brief role by outsider
- celebrity cameoFamous person's brief role
- star turnA standout featured performance
- famous faceWidely recognized public figure
- scene-stealerPerformer eclipsing the lead
walk-on
Small nonspeaking role
- extraAdditional, beyond necessary
- background actorNonspeaking performer in scenes
- understudyBackup actor, ready nightly
spear-carrier · supernumerary · chorus member · fill-in · stand-in · one-liner · non-recurring
rehearsal
Pre-performance practice session
- auditionTrial performance for selection
- scriptWritten words for performance
- linesStrokes connecting two points
blocking · casting call · stage directions · costume fitting · read-through · callbacks · greenroom · understudy · repertory · ensemble
guest appearance
Brief role by outsider
- celebrity cameoFamous person's brief role
- star turnA standout featured performance
- famous faceWidely recognized public figure
- showbizHollywood, Bollywood, Tinseltown, backstage, behind the scenes
- cast meaningsactors, troupe, plaster cast, mold, fly casting
- rolesleader, lead role, villain, supporting role, manager
- Auditionscold read, sides, headshot, tryout, tryouts
- theater jargonbackstage, center stage, curtain call, downstage, dress rehearsal
- theater rolesprotagonist, antagonist, villain, hero, heroine
bit partlead role
Principal character in production
leading role · starring role · lead · star · principal role
bit partprotagonist
Story's central figure
main character · central character · hero · heroine · title character
part, bit, bite, biting, partner, apartment, parts, partly, partial