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Theatre kid
Cultural stereotype of actors From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A theatre kid or theater kid is a common stereotype of a young actor, usually a student, who openly displays a talent and/or passion for performance.[1] Common traits associated with the stereotype include obsession with or devotion to school plays,[2] the tendency to spontaneously perform or quote lyrics in everyday social situations,[3][4] and a personal obsession with musicals.[4]
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In popular culture
Examples of the theatre kid stereotype have appeared in various film and television productions, including Glee and High School Musical.[5][6] A "theatre kid" subculture exists on TikTok,[7] with The Michigan Daily noting that the content posted to the "theatrekid" tag (and related topics) has amassed billions of views.[8]
Notable examples
In an interview with Vanity Fair, Andrew Garfield called himself a theatre kid, saying "I wear that badge proudly."[9] Rachel Zegler has identified with the label.[10][11]
References
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