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Theater world celebrates National Swing Day

In theater, “swings” are the performers who substitute for various chorus members at the drop of a hat.

The Actors’ Equity Association — the union of actors and stage managers —has designated Wednesday National Swing Day in their honor.

NPR’s Jeff Lunden reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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