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The Understudy Always Knows the Lines

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I got the call at 3am. The lead actress at Verrick Theatre walked out mid-run, nobody knows why. They wanted me. The theatre's an hour past the last gas station, black stone building, no sign out front. First day I get to the dressing room and I see it—something taped to the mirror at eye level. My hand shakes reaching for it.

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The note is handwritten. 'The understudy always knows the lines. Check scene 3, mark 14. You'll understand then.' - L

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Bram de Vries
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