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Theresa Rebeck
Understudy
by Theresa Rebeck
What readers are saying
Readers generally find 'Understudy' to be a hilarious and insightful exploration of the life of an actor. Many appreciate its clever script and strong comedic elements, although some feel that certain plot points could be improved. The mix of different theatrical styles resonates with a portion of the audience, but others find it somewhat disjointed.
Hilariously funny Engaging and relatable script Insightful portrayal of actors Weak writing in the middle Lacks emotional depth
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"…deliver[s] a clever indictment of contemporary theatre while making the characters' personal circumstances ever more Kafkaesque: They are no more in control of the forces of celebrity, art, money, and Broadway than they are of their own fates."
— The New Yorker
Publication
Publisher Dramatists Play Service
Year 2010
Binding Paperback
Pages 52
Place New York
Language English
ISBN-13 9780822224532
ISBN-10 0822224534
LCCN 2012374957
LCC MLCS 2012/42904 (P)
Understudy is a American comedy play written by Theresa Rebeck and published by Dramatists Play Service in New York (2010).
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