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The grueling efforts of Broadway understudies
24:51 - 32:36 (07:44)
Charnell Pringle explains the importance of being physically and mentally prepared as an understudy for a Broadway show, including knowing lighting and sound cues, rehearsing with standbys, and maintaining physical stamina and vocal readiness.
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Charnell Pringle, who was a swing on Mrs. Doubtfire, discusses the physical and mental training that goes into being an actor's standby, including learning multiple parts, staying in physical shape, and being aware of lighting cues.
24:51 - 29:15 (04:23)
Summary
Charnell Pringle, who was a swing on Mrs. Doubtfire, discusses the physical and mental training that goes into being an actor's standby, including learning multiple parts, staying in physical shape, and being aware of lighting cues.
ChapterThe grueling efforts of Broadway understudies
EpisodeUnderstudies: Hardest Workers on Broadway?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The practice of ad-libbing in theater and film can have a powerful impact on the audience and contribute to the success of a production, as illustrated by a story about a recurring ad-libbed line in a Broadway show.
29:15 - 31:14 (01:59)
Summary
The practice of ad-libbing in theater and film can have a powerful impact on the audience and contribute to the success of a production, as illustrated by a story about a recurring ad-libbed line in a Broadway show.
ChapterThe grueling efforts of Broadway understudies
EpisodeUnderstudies: Hardest Workers on Broadway?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
An understudy's role is to learn the lines, blocking, and anything else that the lead actor does in order to step in if necessary.
31:14 - 32:36 (01:21)
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An understudy's role is to learn the lines, blocking, and anything else that the lead actor does in order to step in if necessary. Although they may have different interpretations of certain elements, they are expected to perform in the same way as the lead to maintain consistency in the production.