The Understudy is a fast-paced comedy written and directed by Theresa Rebeck, taking the audience backstage on Broadway. The story centers on a struggling actor who believes he has finally hit his big break when he lands an understudy role in a Kafka play, only for his prospects to dim when a Hollywood star enters the scene. As tensions rise and egos clash, a sharp-witted stage manager tries to prevent chaos. Rebeck's work humorously explores themes of ambition, jealousy, and the complex relationship between art and ego.
Cast and Creative Team for The Understudy at Dorset Theatre Festival
Cast
Adam Shapiro
Gary
Katie Lowes
Joy
Creative Team
Brent Askari
Playwright
Theresa Rebeck
Director
Theresa Rebeck
Playwright
Jackson Gay
Director
Patty Jamieson
Playwright
Johnna Wright
Playwright
Will Rucker
Executive Artistic Director
Adrienne Campbell-Holt
Director
Kenneth Lonergan
Playwright
M. Bevin O'Gara
Director
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