Chapter
From Understudy to Star Performer
41:06 - 45:18 (04:12)
The podcast discusses the journey of actors who start as understudies and work their way up to becoming the lead performer. It talks about how some actors enjoy the challenge, while others struggle to keep up with the additional work.
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Some people view being an understudy or standby in theater as a stepping stone to a lead role, but others find value in getting to really know the different parts and aspects of a production.
41:06 - 42:30 (01:23)
Summary
Some people view being an understudy or standby in theater as a stepping stone to a lead role, but others find value in getting to really know the different parts and aspects of a production. Additionally, some well-known stars got their start as understudies or standbys.
ChapterFrom Understudy to Star Performer
EpisodeUnderstudies: Hardest Workers on Broadway?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Bernadette Peters started her career as an understudy at the age of 13 and became a star through hard work and consistency.
42:30 - 43:27 (00:57)
Summary
Bernadette Peters started her career as an understudy at the age of 13 and became a star through hard work and consistency. Her mother even put her stand-in performances on her resume, raising questions about the ethics of resume-building.
ChapterFrom Understudy to Star Performer
EpisodeUnderstudies: Hardest Workers on Broadway?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The speaker discusses how to present theatre credits and roles on a resume or in conversation, particularly highlighting the importance of being careful not to overstate one's experience.
43:27 - 45:18 (01:51)
Summary
The speaker discusses how to present theatre credits and roles on a resume or in conversation, particularly highlighting the importance of being careful not to overstate one's experience.