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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 funnyEngaging and relatable scriptInsightful portrayal of actorsWeak writing in the middleLacks emotional depth
Synopsis
Press Reviews
"…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
PublisherDramatists Play Service
Year2010
BindingPaperback
Pages52
PlaceNew York
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780822224532
ISBN-100822224534
LCCN2012374957
LCCMLCS 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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