Young performer
Also called child performer, child actor
A young performer is a child or teenage actor, usually meaning anyone under 18.
Productions owe them extra safeguards, such as a responsible adult present at auditions.
UK and US usage
In the UK, a child performer usually needs a performance licence from the local council and a chaperone approved by it. In the US, productions using child actors may have to hire a studio teacher or welfare worker.
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
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