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]
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]
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]
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