The Understudy at Dorset Playhouse
Dates: 7/10/2026 - 7/18/2026
📍 Theatre: Dorset Playhouse
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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 Playhouse
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
News About The Understudy at Dorset Playhouse
Dorset Theatre Festival to Complete 2026 Summer Season Casting With Broadway Veterans
May 27, 2026 Dorset Theatre Festival announced final casting for its 49th Main Stage season, with Nayib Felix joining ADVICE, a full ensemble set for LOBBY HERO, and W. Tré Davis stepping into THE UNDERSTUDY.
Complete Cast Set for 2026 Dorset Theatre Festival
May 27, 2026 Dorset Theatre Festival has revealed the final cast members for its 49th summer season, adding Nayib Felix to Advice, a full ensemble for Lobby Hero, and more.
DECEIVED and THE UNDERSTUDY Casting Announced for Dorset Theatre Festival 2026 Season
April 30, 2026 Dorset Theatre Festival announced casting for two productions in its upcoming season, with DECEIVED and THE UNDERSTUDY featuring stage veterans with Broadway, Off-Broadway, and television credits.
Dorset Theatre Festival Reveals 2026 Summer Season Featuring DECEIVED, THE UNDERSTUDY, ADVICE, and LOBBY HERO
March 12, 2026 The Dorset Theatre Festival has announced its lineup for the 2026 season, featuring a diverse array of productions. The season will kick off in the spring of 2026 at the renowned venue in Dorset, Vermont. Audiences can expect a series of compelling plays and performances, details of which are outlined in the recently released press release. The festival continues to be a significant event in the theatrical calendar, attracting theater enthusiasts from across the region.
Dorset Theatre Festival Unveils 2026 Season Lineup Featuring DECEIVED and More
March 12, 2026 Dorset Theatre Festival has unveiled its 49th Main Stage Summer Season. The four-show lineup includes Deceived, a chilling new adaptation of the classic thriller Gaslight, and more.About the Theatre
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What shows have played recently at Dorset Playhouse?
Deceived (06/19/26-07/04/26)
Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill (08/18/16-09/03/16)
Way of the World (07/28/16-08/13/16)
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Dear Elizabeth (07/07/16-06/23/16)
Table Manners (06/16/16-07/02/16)
Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill (08/18/16-09/03/16)
Way of the World (07/28/16-08/13/16)
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Dear Elizabeth (07/07/16-06/23/16)
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