WHAT IS AN UNDERSTUDY IN A FILM AND STAGE? (In the Entertainment industry.)

WHAT IS AN UNDERSTUDY IN A FILM AND STAGE? (In the Entertainment industry.)  

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What is an understudy in a film and stage?

Understudy is normally used on Broadway and stage. An understudy is an individual who has a small part in a show and will only step up to the role that they’re understudying if the main performer cannot perform for any reason. This actor has a small part in the play and steps up to a lead role if the lead gets sick or cannot perform.

An understudy is an actor, usually one who already has their own track (usually in the ensemble or a supporting track; i.e. during a regular performance they will perform on their own track), who also covers supporting/lead tracks. Unlike standbys, understudies can (and often do) simultaneously understudy (cover for) multiple tracks; generally, standbys will only cover one. If a lead calls out and there is no standby for the track, the understudy is first in line to cover the role; if there is a standby, though, they’re usually bumped to second in line with the standby, obviously, first

In addition, some productions may have multiple understudies for a role and/or ‘rank’ their understudies in order of priority - for instance, a production might have a first understudy, who’s first in line to go on if the lead calls out, and a second understudy if both the lead and the first understudy call out.

For stage understudy is usually an ensemble member who learns a specific role(s) in case of something happening to one of the lead performers.

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