Talk:Extra (actor)

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[edit] Merge from Supernumerary actor

I propose a merge tag of Supernumerary actor to Extra (actor) they appear to be different ways of describing the same item and the page Extra (actor) is wiki linked to much more significantly with Supernumerary actor being a near orphan other then WP:AFD and related links. Jeepday 02:48, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

I think they are a kind of extra...specific to opera. People are likely to search on supernumerary since extra is more common. They fufill the same function as extras, though usually they are foils and do not speak. Unlike extras, they actually draw attention to themselves as part of the set...adornment. 01:33, 27 February 2007 (UTC)Audrey Travaglini

Supernumeraries are quite different than extra actors because they are doing live theater not filming for movie or television there is no opportunity for re-take, the acting must be precise each time, some shows run for months on end, 8 shows per week plus it is critical in stage work not to steal focus from the principal as an extra is allowed to do. 11:48, 17 May 2007 (UTC) Gary Nooger.

I agree that extras are different from stage supernumaries and the articles should not be merged. As to differences in acting/scene stealing, it occurs in all disciplines of performing and not just among the background players, so let's not go there and say film extras are any worse than anyone else. DanielEng 03:51, 18 May 2007 (UTC)

It is inconceivable to me that anyone would argue that these two distinct terms be merged. Supernumerary is a highly distinct, highly specialized form of artist that can not be easily grouped into another category.

[edit] Edited for NPOV

I did a bit of editing on this article, because a lot of what was said was just inaccurate...I've made sure that everything changed has been cited. I hope the edit's cool for everyone. DanielEng 00:32, 21 March 2007 (UTC)