Swings, Understudies and Standbys (And Why They’re So Important)

Written By Maggie Bera

The backbone of a production? The only reason why the show goes on?

Swings, understudies and standbys, of course!

 
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Maggie Bera

Maggie Bera, creator of Actor Aesthetic, is an actress based in NYC. A proud member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA, she holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from Texas State University.

https://maggiebera.com
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