The Understudy

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkb:play
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:theater
gptkb:stage_play
gptkbp:adapted_into a podcast
a radio play
The Understudy (novel)
gptkbp:author gptkb:David_Nicholls
gptkbp:awards gptkb:none
gptkb:N/_A
gptkbp:book_format gptkb:audiobook
gptkb:print
ebook
gptkbp:book_series standalone
gptkbp:character_arc redemption
gptkbp:character_development gptkb:significant
gptkbp:character_motivation fear of failure
desire for success
gptkbp:character_relationships gptkb:complex
self-doubt
ambition
insecurity
gptkbp:climax dramatic confrontation
gptkbp:conflict personal struggles
gptkbp:cover_artist gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:critical_reception well-received
gptkbp:cultural_references British culture
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Scott_Ellis
gptkbp:explores gptkb:jealousy
gptkb:friendship
ambition
theater politics
gptkbp:features gptkb:drama
gptkb:humor
gptkbp:first_edition hardcover
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:One_Day
gptkbp:follows the life of an understudy
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Fiction
gptkb:comedy
gptkbp:has_influence_on gptkb:theater_productions
character-driven narratives
modern comedies
playwriting styles
gptkbp:has_themes gptkb:competition
gptkb:identity
success
failure
self-discovery
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Understudy
gptkbp:impact high
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Shakespeare
modern theater
gptkbp:inspiration real-life experiences
gptkbp:is_available_in published format
gptkbp:is_available_on various streaming platforms
gptkbp:is_considered_as a contemporary classic
a significant work in American theater.
gptkbp:is_notable_for its character development
its witty dialogue
its exploration of relationships
its satirical elements
its commentary on the theater industry
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:American_theater
gptkbp:is_reviewed_by gptkb:The_New_York_Times
gptkb:The_Washington_Post
gptkbp:is_set_in gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:isbn 978-0340898234
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:language_spoken witty
gptkbp:literary_devices gptkb:metaphor
irony
foreshadowing
gptkbp:main_character Stephen C. Mc Cauley
gptkbp:main_theme theater life
gptkbp:metacritic_score positive
gptkbp:motif gptkb:performance
gptkbp:narrative_style third-person
gptkbp:notable_character gptkb:Jake
gptkb:Rita
gptkb:The_Star
gptkb:The_Director
gptkbp:page_count gptkb:368
gptkbp:performed_at gptkb:The_Roundabout_Theatre_Company
gptkbp:performed_by gptkb:ensemble_cast
various theaters
gptkbp:plot the life of an understudy
gptkbp:plot_twist unexpected ending
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:2008
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Roundabout_Theatre_Company
gptkbp:protagonist gptkb:Actor
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Dramatists_Play_Service
gptkbp:published_in gptkb:2005
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Hodder_&_Stoughton
gptkbp:reader_demographic adult
engaging
thought-provoking
entertaining
gptkbp:resolution satisfying conclusion
gptkbp:setting gptkb:London
gptkb:theater
gptkbp:setting_time contemporary
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:theater
gptkbp:theme gptkb:friendship
love
ambition
gptkbp:themes gptkb:identity
personal growth
theater life
gptkbp:writing_style humorous
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Theresa_Rebeck
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bradley_Cooper
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4