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Understudy 替補演員
A performer rehearsed to take over a role at need. Distinct from a swing (who covers multiple ensemble tracks) and an alternate (who is scheduled to play the role at set performances).
中文
排定隨時可以頂上某角色嘅演員。同 swing（負責多條 ensemble line）同 alternate（固定場次上）唔同。
Regional usage
| Where | Term | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Musical theatre | Swing / alternate / standby | 各有精確分工，合約用字唔可以混。 |
Sources
- Theatrecrafts glossary of technical theatre terms — Theatrecrafts / ABTT heritage primary
- Understudy — Wikipedia
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