In her new podcast, Women in Entertainment, Marissa Pepple, an actor who has also worked as a kid stand-in, gives her listeners some insight into the work of stand-ins in TV and film in her episode titled “Stand In Work.”
In addition to giving a succinct overview of the work of a stand-in and the rhythms of being on set, Marissa shares some personal anecdotes from standing in. She shares what it was like to run lines in a scene, working with a teleprompter, and working with celebrities during rehearsals. She also shares about the “ups and downs” of working as a stand-in.
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What did you learn from these insights into stand-in work? Share them in the comments below!
Marissa,
You really nailed it. That’s exactly what a good Stand-In should do. You don’t have to look exactly like the person you are standing in for. It’s just extremely important that you watch closely the rehearsal