UNDERSTUDY

Understudy

In theater, an understudy is a performer who learns the lines and blocking/choreography of a regular actor or actress in a play. Should the regular actor or actress be unable to appear on stage because of illness or emergencies, the understudy takes over the part. Usually when the understudy takes over, the theater manager will make a relevant announcement prior to the start of the performance.

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understudy

Noun

  1. a performer who understudies; a standby

Verb

  1. to study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required
  2. to act as an understudy (to someone)


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