Standby
MUSIC BY
AMY BAER & KEITH ROBINSON
BOOK AND LYRICS BY
MARK-EUGENE GARCIA & ALFRED SOLIS
New York International Fringe Festival- Encores Selection
New York Musical Theatre Festival, Next Link Selection
Winner - Anna Sosenko Trust Grant
Winner of a New York Musical Festival Award
Five souls jolt awake in darkness, trapped in an abandoned airport. A voice over a loudspeaker declares that only two will leave, and they themselves must decide which two. An epiphany dawns upon them – their meeting here is no mere coincidence but a calculated scheme forcing them to confront their darkest fears and secrets. With a pop-rock score, this musical reminds us how interconnected we are.
AMY BAER & KEITH ROBINSON
BOOK AND LYRICS BY
MARK-EUGENE GARCIA & ALFRED SOLIS
New York International Fringe Festival- Encores Selection
New York Musical Theatre Festival, Next Link Selection
Winner - Anna Sosenko Trust Grant
Winner of a New York Musical Festival Award
Five souls jolt awake in darkness, trapped in an abandoned airport. A voice over a loudspeaker declares that only two will leave, and they themselves must decide which two. An epiphany dawns upon them – their meeting here is no mere coincidence but a calculated scheme forcing them to confront their darkest fears and secrets. With a pop-rock score, this musical reminds us how interconnected we are.
"Standby" started at the New York International Fringe Festival in July 2012, where it became a Fringe Encores selection and continued its run at the Players Theatre until the end of September. The show featured a talented team, including Director Marc Eardley and Musical Directors Keith Robinson and Robert Cookman, along with other creative minds behind the scenes. The cast for this initial run included Seth Blum, Matthew Corr, Gillian Gottlieb, Mike Backes, Ashley Rose, and Michael-Anthony Souza.
In July 2013, "Standby" made its debut at the New York Musical Festival (NYMF) at The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre. The creative team expanded, with Carlos Armesto as Director, and the cast featured Dwelvan David, Alex Goley, Jenna Leigh Green, Eryn Murman, Darren Ritchie, and Matt Shingledecker.
The show continued to evolve and was presented in a concert reading at OVERTURES at The Galley Players in May 2016, featuring a cast that included Jared Joseph, Alex Goley, Ashley Rose, Elena Ricardo, Seth Blum, and Michael Liscio Jr.
The final chapter in "Standby's" journey brought its Midwest premiere at The Towle Theatre from July 8 to 23, 2017. Jeff Casey directed this iteration, with Elizabeth Tuazon as the Music Director. The cast included Dwayne Everett, Quinn Rigg, Sara Jean Mergener, Natalie Rae, Kevin Bellamy, and Nate Strain, marking a thrilling culmination of the show's travels through various stages and cities.
In July 2013, "Standby" made its debut at the New York Musical Festival (NYMF) at The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre. The creative team expanded, with Carlos Armesto as Director, and the cast featured Dwelvan David, Alex Goley, Jenna Leigh Green, Eryn Murman, Darren Ritchie, and Matt Shingledecker.
The show continued to evolve and was presented in a concert reading at OVERTURES at The Galley Players in May 2016, featuring a cast that included Jared Joseph, Alex Goley, Ashley Rose, Elena Ricardo, Seth Blum, and Michael Liscio Jr.
The final chapter in "Standby's" journey brought its Midwest premiere at The Towle Theatre from July 8 to 23, 2017. Jeff Casey directed this iteration, with Elizabeth Tuazon as the Music Director. The cast included Dwayne Everett, Quinn Rigg, Sara Jean Mergener, Natalie Rae, Kevin Bellamy, and Nate Strain, marking a thrilling culmination of the show's travels through various stages and cities.
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"If there is one choice that you have to make today,
it should be to buy a one-way ticket to Standby at this year’s NYMF. This is a trip you’ll never regret."
-Gianfranco Lentini (NYTheatre.com)
"With its brilliant concept and flawless execution, Standby is one of the best new shows out this season."
-Norma Perez-Hernandez (Letters from the Mezzanine)
A moving and powerful tribute to life!"
- Cheryl Bear, New Play Exchange
“ Standby delivers a first-class experience.”
- Scott Woolage (TimeOutNY)
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it should be to buy a one-way ticket to Standby at this year’s NYMF. This is a trip you’ll never regret."
-Gianfranco Lentini (NYTheatre.com)
"With its brilliant concept and flawless execution, Standby is one of the best new shows out this season."
-Norma Perez-Hernandez (Letters from the Mezzanine)
A moving and powerful tribute to life!"
- Cheryl Bear, New Play Exchange
“ Standby delivers a first-class experience.”
- Scott Woolage (TimeOutNY)
For more information check out standbythemusical.com.
Like us on facebook.
Follow us on Twitter.
Get the Studio Cast Album.