understudyˈʌn dərˌstʌd i
understudy (n)
English Definitions:
understudy, standby (verb)
an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
understudy, alternate (verb)
be an understudy or alternate for a role
understudy (Noun)
a performer who understudies; a standby
understudy (Verb)
to study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required
understudy (Verb)
to act as an understudy (to someone)
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. In the opera world, the term cover or covering is used. More recently, the term "understudy" has generally only been applied to performers who will cover a part, but still regularly perform in another role within the show; usually a minor, extra role.
Understudy
In theater, an understudy, referred to in opera as cover or covering, is a performer who learns the lines and blocking or choreography of a regular actor, actress, or other performer in a play. Should the regular actor or actress be unable to appear on stage because of illness, injury, emergencies or death, the understudy takes over the part. Usually when the understudy takes over, the theater manager announces the cast change prior to the start of the performance. Coined in 1874, the term understudy has more recently generally been applied only to performers who can back up a role, but still regularly perform in another role.
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