understudys and standbys

[BwayBoy25]

Posted: 7/2/05 at 6:08pm

general question-

first off, i understand the difference btwn an understudy(in ensemble) and a standby(not in ensemble) but i was wondering how the directors or whoever choose who will go on for a performer...does it depend on the time known prior to the absence?
anyone have some info?

[MargoChanning]

Posted: 7/2/05 at 6:14pm

I think this question comes up every single week. The search function is your friend:

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardname=bway&thread=855082

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardname=bway&thread=658371

[BwayBoy25]

Posted: 7/2/05 at 6:17pm

i never realized this kind of post went through so often...thanks for pointing me in the right direction