castmember
Actor in production
A castmember is someone who performs in a production—a play, film, television show, or similar entertainment.
The term emphasizes membership in an ensemble rather than individual stardom: The castmembers gathered for a table read.
At Disney theme parks, castmember refers to any employee, framing the entire operation as a theatrical production.
Also spelled as two words: cast member.
One who portrays characters
- actressFemale stage performer
- performerOne who entertains audiences
- starLuminous astronomical object
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
supporting · cameo · understudy · extra · featured · billing · credit · ensemble
Trial performance for selection
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- blockingImpeding forward progress
- characterizationDescribing distinctive qualities
- memorizationCommitting information to recall
line reading · cold read · callback · screen test · table read · run-through · dress rehearsal · improv
Raised performance platform
- repertoryCollection of prepared works
- troupeTraveling group of performers
- companyCommercial enterprise or guests
- BroadwayManhattan theatrical district
West End · touring · revival · understudy · swing · standby · curtain call · opening night
Nature, symbol, or role
- protagonistStory's central figure
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- heroOne admired for courage
- villainWicked story antagonist
ingenue · sidekick · foil · narrator · persona · deuteragonist · tritagonist · love interest
Display or barrier
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
- BollywoodIndian film industry
- NollywoodNigerian film industry
- featureDistinguishing quality or element
blockbuster · indie · premiere · wrap · on-location · trailer · filmography · box office
Ordered set of related items
- sitcomEpisodic TV comedy series
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
- episodeSerialized content unit
- pilotOne who steers aircraft
season · showrunner · network · streaming · webisode · miniseries · anthology · syndication
One who leads
- producerOne who makes things
- showrunnerTV series creative head
- stage managerTheater's behind-scenes coordinator
- dialect coachTrains speakers in accents
choreographer · stunt coordinator · intimacy coordinator · talent agent · manager · publicist
actor
One who portrays characters
lead · supporting · cameo · understudy · extra · featured · billing · credit · ensemble · recurring
audition
Trial performance for selection
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- blockingImpeding forward progress
- characterizationDescribing distinctive qualities
memorization · line reading · cold read · callback · screen test · table read · run-through · dress rehearsal · improv · monologue
stage
Raised performance platform
- repertoryCollection of prepared works
- troupeTraveling group of performers
- companyCommercial enterprise or guests
Broadway · West End · touring · revival · understudy · swing · standby · curtain call · opening night · closing night
character
Nature, symbol, or role
- protagonistStory's central figure
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- heroOne admired for courage
villain · ingenue · sidekick · foil · narrator · persona · deuteragonist · tritagonist · love interest · comic relief
screen
Display or barrier
feature · blockbuster · indie · premiere · wrap · on-location · trailer · filmography · box office · cinematography
series
Ordered set of related items
pilot · season · showrunner · network · streaming · webisode · miniseries · anthology · syndication · Nielsen
director
One who leads
- producerOne who makes things
- showrunnerTV series creative head
- stage managerTheater's behind-scenes coordinator
dialect coach · choreographer · stunt coordinator · intimacy coordinator · talent agent · manager · publicist