Example Sentences

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Although Parker didn’t land the role of Lola when he auditioned for the Toby’s production, the experience of understudying the part and playing one of Lola’s backing dancers left a lasting impact.

From Washington Post • Feb. 15, 2023

Now graduated, Shavit-Lonstein works two day jobs while “swinging” — understudying multiple roles — in “Winnie the Pooh” at StoryBook Theater in Kirkland.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2022

It was there where Poitier was given the role of understudying Harry Belafonte in "Days of our Youth."

From Fox News • Jan. 7, 2022

My fantasy is that the actor I’m understudying books some big Marvel movie.

From New York Times • Dec. 24, 2021

It wasn't hookworm came into the New Orleans stock company where I was understudying leads and getting my chance to play big things.

From The Vertical City by Hurst, Fannie