This is often attributed to the lack of a single identifiable leader, and Irving Mills' preference to have the band perform an understudy role.

Christopher Plummer had an understudy role that he wrote about in his memoir.

Still, he found himself in an understudy role to Arturs Irbe.

He hinted he would became an understudy role in the Sardinian club.

The one-day open call meant that anyone, not just professionals, could try out for the 15 parts and 46 understudy roles.

Reich, suddenly auditioning tonight for the understudy role he had defined over the years in Buffalo, struggled for much of the first half.

Eve imagined a struggling actor who managed bit parts and understudy roles couldn't afford to pay much for housing.

During Lyric Opera's mainstage season, they perform and understudy roles at all levels.

She planned to leave the theatre behind, but began to miss the work and quickly resumed the understudy role in Holiday, which she held for six months.

In a typical production, actors would rehearse their understudy roles once performances were under way.