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In theater, an understudy, referred in opera as cover or covering, 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, emergencies or death, 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. First coined in 1874, the term "understudy" has more recently generally been applied only to performers who can backup a role, but still regularly perform in another role, usually a minor one.
Performers who are only committed to covering a part and do not regularly appear in the show are often referred to as standbys or alternates. Standbys are normally required to sign in and remain at the theater the same as other cast members, although sometimes they may call in, until they are released by the Production Stage Manager. If there is no doubt about the health of the actor being "covered," or there are no hazardous stunts to be performed, a standby may be released at the first intermission, if not before. At times, standbys are required to stay within a certain area around the theater (10 blocks in New York City is a common standard). Today, the standbys must also have a cell phone so that at any time they can be called to the theater.
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Plot: The Greatest Act follows a middle-aged understudy who has never had the chance to live his dream of becoming the leading man. One night after a Broadway show, we see him exploring the theater as he reflects on his experiences, and strangely, the star of the show seems quite interested in the washed-up understudy.
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Keywords: cgi, character-name-in-title, end-of-the-world, fictional-war, hologram, mars-the-planet, martian, orchestra, outer-space, part-live-actionActors: Mark Gatiss (actor), David Tennant (actor), Greg Bennett (actor), Andrew Tiernan (actor), Jason Flemyng (actor), Adrian Dunbar (actor), Richard Fell (writer), Richard Fell (producer), Mary-Jane Reyner (costume designer), Isla Blair (actress), Nigel Kneale (miscellaneous crew), Nigel Kneale (writer), Nigel Kneale (writer), Andrew Scott (actor), Tim Atack (composer),
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Plot: In 1940's England, a young playwright is getting his first play produced by an important director. But the director wants to get a temperamental actress for the lead. And when Lorraine Barry arrives at the first reading, the battle is begun between director and star, with the poor playwright caught in the middle.
Keywords: based-on-play, diva, show-within-a-showActors: Teri Garr (actress), Fred Roos (producer), Armyan Bernstein (producer), Rebecca De Mornay (actress), Lainie Kazan (actress), Monica Scattini (actress), Nastassja Kinski (actress), Raul Julia (actor), Allen Garfield (actor), Harry Dean Stanton (actor), Tom Waits (actor), Luana Anders (actress), Frederic Forrest (actor), Miranda Garrison (actress), Luana Anders (writer),
Plot: Hank and Frannie don't seem to be able to live together anymore. After a five-year relationship, lustful and dreamy Fanny leaves down-to-earth Hank on the anniversary of their relationship. Each one of them meets their dream mate, but as bright as they may seem, they are but a stage of lights and colours. Will true love prevail over a seemingly glamorous passion? Welcome to Coppola's Broadway-like romantic musical.
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Genres: Crime, Drama, Short,Jessica Patty sings "The Understudy" at Life's Changing Tide, the music and lyrics of Bobby Cronin, 2.16.09 at the Laurie Beechman
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understudy backstage don't get the credit that he deserves
he don't have a grand story to tell, he just got words
he's got your back so many a time, the way he treated ain't quite sublime
understudy, say something before ya only feel worse.
(refrain) understudy say somethin' before ya only get worse
x666
that's right, i'm not your go-fer, i'm not your fuckin' intern
i'm literally your brother, it's about time that you learned
some respect for your partner, im not your fucking bitch
i'm not your filthy hooker, (oh) how our roles are gonna switch.
your ego trip's gone on for far too long
you've stolen all my limelight, oh my brother that's so damn wrong
you left me behind, threw me to the curb
denied you knew me (and) justified your words
your ego trip's gone on for far too long
you've stolen all my limelight, oh my brother that's so damn wrong
you may have age on your side, but
i know where you sleep, you've no place to hide
now you're gonna know what it feels like to not belong, before long.
hey there, brother, see, i've been thinking lately, actually, i've been
saving your dumb ass from all these fuckin' ghosts and shit, and it's pretty
scary, it's pretty fucked up, actually; kinda messin' with my head a little bit,
if you know what i mean? ANYWAY, you need to give me the respect i fuckin' deserve,
otherwise we might have to have a little conversation, now, won't we?
I'LL DEVOUR YOUR FUCKIN' SOUL.
NONE OF YOU SHALL REMAIN.
I'LL PUSH YOU THROUGH THE GATES OF HELL.
YOU'LL KNOW NOTHING BUT A WORLD OF PAIN.
all i want is some thanks from you (from you.)