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The unpredictable salaries of Broadway understudies and swings.
20:31 - 24:51 (04:19)
Even if some understudies and swings never make it to the main stage, they could still earn more than the cast members who perform every night in the ensemble due to the unpredictable pay structure of the industry.
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Swings, who serve as understudies for multiple roles in a Broadway production, may earn more or less than main cast members, depending on their individual schedules and roles.
20:31 - 23:07 (02:36)
Broadway
Summary
Swings, who serve as understudies for multiple roles in a Broadway production, may earn more or less than main cast members, depending on their individual schedules and roles.
ChapterThe unpredictable salaries of Broadway understudies and swings.
EpisodeUnderstudies: Hardest Workers on Broadway?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Jay Douglas, a court stenographer turned Broadway understudy, discusses his process of preparing for multiple roles and creating a dossier on each character he could potentially fill in for.
23:07 - 24:51 (01:43)
Broadway
Summary
Jay Douglas, a court stenographer turned Broadway understudy, discusses his process of preparing for multiple roles and creating a dossier on each character he could potentially fill in for.