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Equity is pleased to present two new resources – for performers working as understudies and stage managers working with understudies.

Unfortunate things can happen on a show – illness, injury, or an individual emergency – and understudies are a critical part of dealing with a sudden absence artfully and professionally. The Understudy Resource for Performers provides actors with tips to help prepare and navigate the process while the Understudy Resource for Stage Managers will help SMs get up to speed quickly on the various things they need to plan for and consider in working with understudies.

These resources were created by the Stage Management Committee and Member Engagement and Education Committee. They are based on experiences we’ve all had. Let us know if you find it helpful – or if we’ve missed anything. We appreciate and welcome corrections and additions. As our industry keeps changing, we will keep updating. You can let us know your thoughts by emailing communications@caea.com.

We want these resources to be for all of us – by all of us.