Standby for Places

In The Green Room feat. Ray Flynt and Eric Sciotto

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 21:30:15 GMT

Following the brilliant BEN FRANKLIN: AN INGENIOUS LIFE, playwright and actor Ray Flynt, and director Eric Sciotto sit down with Alexandra Kopko to discuss this entertaining and informative story.

Ben Franklin: An Ingenious Life

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 13:15:29 GMT

Playwright and performer Ray Flynt brings Benjamin Franklin to life in this brilliant audioplay, based on his one man show. Directed by Eric Sciotto and also featuring Gabi Van Horn, Kevin Sebastian, and Dana Watkins.

In The Green Room feat. Tom Rowan

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 04:00:19 GMT

Co-creator Margie Zarcone sits down with Burning Leaves playwright, Tom Rowan to discuss the play along with some of the moral and ethical questions it poses.

TRAILER: In The Green Room with Tom Rowan

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 04:00:19 GMT

Co-creator Margie Zarcone sits down with Burning Leaves playwright, Tom Rowan to discuss the play along with some of the moral and ethical questions it poses.

Burning Leaves

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 06:30:30 GMT

In Tom Rowan's “Burning Leaves", a gay actor moves from New York for a fresh start as a drama teacher in a Midwest high school and discovers that starting fresh may be harder than anticipated.

Directed and sound designed by Graydon Gund. Featuring David Gow as Matt Leland, Brett Temple as Jesse Wade, Maren Maclean as Jane Potter, Oliviah Massiah as Hallie Potter, Paige okey as Alicia Hogan, Jonathan Stewart as Carl Wade, and Anna Stefanic as the bus announcer.

Queer Quips

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 04:06:55 GMT

To kick off Pride month we're bringing together a collection of your favorite queer writers at the internet's hottest club!

Featuring Franco Pedicini as Tennessee Williams, Chris French doing Shakespeare’s sonnet number 20Michael Iannucci as Oscar Wilde, Wynn Harmon as Truman Capote, Kyle Marra doing Shakespeare’s sonnet 29, , Alexandra Kopko as Patricia Highsmith, Larry Phillips as Joe Orton, Torian Brackett as James Baldwin and hosted by Angela Mansberry. Directed by Graydon Gund.

In the Green Room feat. Jackie Vetter

Fri, 13 May 2022 04:00:16 GMT

Co-creator Margie Zarcone sits down with "Alice in Wonderland" director Jackie Vetter. They chat about psychology, underscoring, and the importance of arts in schools.

TRAILER: In The Green Room feat. Jackie Vetter

Wed, 11 May 2022 04:00:18 GMT

Co-creator Margie Zarcone sits down with "Alice in Wonderland" director Jackie Vetter. They chat about psychology, underscoring, and the importance of arts in schools.

Alice in Wonderland

Wed, 04 May 2022 04:00:18 GMT

This week on Standby we revisit a classic with Alice Gerstenberg's adaptation of Lewis Carrol's story about a girl that travels through a looking glass and what she finds on the other side.

Directed and sound designed by Jackie Vetter with sound editing by Graydon Gund. Featuring Karlee Jane as Alice, Taylor James Hopkins as Lewis Caroll and the White Rabbit, Gabi van Horn as Cheshire Cat and Humpty Dumpty, Megan Murphy as March Hare, Gryphon, and Two of Spades, William Burns as Mad Hatter, Mock Turtle and Five of Spades, Margie Zarcone as Door Mouse, Seven of Spades, and Duchess, Isma'il Q. Bronson, as Caterpiller and King of Hearts, Dana Watkins as Tweedle Dee and Red Queen, Devon Yates as Tweedle Dum and White Queen, Alexandra Kopko as Queen of Hearts, and David Coleman II as Knave of Hearts and Frog Footman.

In the Green Room featuring Lydia Nightingale

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:16:00 GMT

Sit down with co-creator Margie Zarcone and playwright Lydia Nightingale to talk 'Party Talk', Lydia's diverse writing content, and what it means to follow your truth.

Party Talk

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 06:36:30 GMT

Marie and Dave have an intimate conversation as a friend's party begins to wind down. The boundaries are set as we listen into these two navigate their way through primal desires and intellectual fortitude. Written by Lydia Nightingale, starring Maranda Rust as Marie and Jake Blakeslee as Dave. Directed and edited by Dunya J. Karam.

content warning: discussions are of a sexual yet not explicit nature.

In The Green Room feat. Kirt Shineman

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:18 GMT

Ensemble member Alexandra Kopko sits down with "Stripping Lord Byron" playwright, Kirt Shineman. They dig into Lord Byron and celeb culture, and ponder the shelf-life of secrets.

TRAILER: In The Green Room feat. Kirt Shineman

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 05:00:19 GMT

Ensemble member Alexandra Kopko sits down with "Stripping Lord Byron" playwright, Kirt Shineman. They dig into Lord Byron and celeb culture, and ponder the shelf-life of secrets.

Stripping Lord Byron

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 08:21:39 GMT

In 1824, after Lord Byron’s death, five of his closest friends gather to decide the fate of Lord Byron’s memoirs. They decide whether to publish the manuscript or not. Is it suitable for public consumption? If they publish the memoirs, lives might be ruined. What are the damning secrets his friends need to protect?

A new play by Kirt Shineman, directed and designed by Graydon Gund. Featuring the voices of Wynn Harmon as John Murray II, Gary Hilborn as Thomas Moore, Kevin Sebastian as John Cam Hobhouse, Amanda Brooke Lerner as Augusta Leigh, Caitlin Clothier as Lady Byron, and Alexandra Kopko as Bridget McBurney.

In The Green Room feat. Nygel D. Robinson and Asa James

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:10:17 GMT

Co-creator Freda Mattea talks to Nygel D. Robinson and Asa James about the process of conceiving and creating When The Sun Goes Down? They dive into some of the songs individually and discuss the meaning of the title and how that translates to being Black in America today.

TRAILER: In The Green Room feat. Nygel D. Robinson and Asa James

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:10:16 GMT

When The Sun Goes Down?

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 04:56:46 GMT

‘When the Sun Goes Down’ is a comparison between the state of African American’s during slavery and the state of us now. The sun going down used to signify the end of the work day. What will it look like when the metaphorical sun goes down and we are all able to just be? Written, produced, and performed by Nygel D. Robinson in honor of Black History Month.

TRAILER: In The Green Room feat. Alexandra Kopko, Patrick Pizzolorusso, and Anna Stefanic

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:50:15 GMT

Our fist ITGR of Season 3 brings in three of our interpreters from last week's "A Selection of Sonnets": Alexandra Kopko, Patrick Pizzolorusso, and Anna Stefanic. They talk all things Bard, from their favorite plays and characters, to some not-so-memorable productions, and even a debate on where Pete Davidson may fit into Shakespeare's plays.

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A Selection of Sonnets

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 21:07:31 GMT

To kick off our THIRD SEASON, we bring to you A Selection of Sonnets; a collection of some of William Shakespeare's iconic work. Featuring the voices of Dunya J. Karam, Alexandra Kopko, Benjamin Mandell, Patrick Pizzolorusso, and Anna Stefanic.

In The Green Room feat. The Brothers Walsh

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 03:43:33 GMT

Just in time for Thanksgiving, board member Ben Mandell is joined In the Green Room by John and Zack Walsh to spill the tea on their ever so serious satire Family Secrets Drama.

Family Secrets Drama

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:36:28 GMT

Standby for Places brings you a satirical Family Secret Drama written by the Brothers Walsh (John & Zack), and just in time for Thanksgiving too. Listen in as this family and their offbeat neighbors reveal secret after secret, making other familial dynamics look like a delicious piece of cake.

This play features Ernest E. Peeples as Father, Nancy Hays as Mother, Michael Warker as Son, Zack Walsh as Little Son, Anna Mae Gordon as Female Neighbor, and Warren Watkins as Male Neighbor. Music by Morgan Wardlaw with direction and editing by Dunya J. Karam.

this episode does feature strong language and sexual themes

A Christmas Carol 2021

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 16:17:17 GMT

Please enjoy this special holiday episode of A Christmas Carol by, Charles Dickens.

Adapted and Directed by, Margie Zarcone

Starring:

Dana J. Watkins as Scrooge

William Burns as Fred/Charity Solicitor #1/Marley/Broker #1/Poulteror

Patrick Pizzolorusso as Bob Cratchit/Young Adult Scrooge/Boy

Anna Mae Gordon as Narrator/ Ghost of Christmas Present

Jalissa Fulton as Narrator/Ghost of Christmas Past/Peter Cratchit/Tiny Tim/Old Josie

Freda Mattea as Mrs. Cratchit/Belle/Woman

Margie Zarcone as Charity Solicitor #2/Janet/Broker #2

In The Green Room feat. On The Table

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 05:50:43 GMT

This time In the Green Room everything is On the Table. Join ensemble member Alexandra as she sits down with playwright/poet and actress Diana Arnold, fellow players Morgan Wardlaw and Ken Barnett, and director Dunya J. Karam as they talk about Standby’s most recent piece On the Table and what it’s like working in an industry that everyone has been touched by.

On the Table

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 21:07:52 GMT

Breaking the fourth wall, Diana Arnold (playwright and actress) carries us with her from table to table during a busy night at work in the service industry with the help of Ken Barnett and Morgan Wardlaw. Diana gracefully guides the audience through hilarious customer interactions, personal anecdotes, and poignant moments by sharing with us her two decades of experience at the city’s best restaurants. Music by Morgan Wardlaw (featuring a Sondheim parody). Directed and mixed by Dunya J. Karam.

Dracula

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:20:24 GMT

To finish off our wonderful Spooky Season, we bring you DRACULA, the thrilling tale of the original vampire! For more information on the cast, please visit our website; standbyforplaces.com.

Scary Stories to Hear in the Dark Part 2

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 03:12:03 GMT

Join us as we continue to bring you the most thrilling tales! Table of Contents: The Outsider, performed by PJ Sosko. The Music of Erich Zann, performed by Patrick Keeffe. The Yellow Wallpaper, performed by Mary Seidel. The Birthmark, performed by Benjamin Mandell. Sound design and effects by Freda Mattea and Graydon Gund.

Scary Stories to Hear in the Dark: Part 1

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 02:44:14 GMT

Every year, we all get super excited for October, because October means pumpkins, trick or treating, and of course, SCARY STORIES! This episode has three spooky stories full, performed and sound edited to make sure you get the ultimate spooky experience! "The Pale Man" performed by Dana Watkins, "The Voice in the Night" performed by Anna Stefanic, "The Striding Place" performed by Anna Mae Gordon. Sound edited by Freda Mattea and Graydon Gund.

Apropoe of Nothing

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 04:10:16 GMT

Dramatic readings of some of Edgar Allan Poe's most chilling short stories! The Masque of the Red Death, performed by Alexandra Kopko. The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar, performed by Torian Brackett. The Black Cat, performed by Gabi Van Horn. The Oblong Box, performed by Patrick Pizzolorusso, Landor's Cottage, performed by E. James Ford. The Tell Tale heart, performed by Kevin Sebastian. The Raven, performed by Margie Zarcone. Sound edited by Sean McGinley

In The Green Room feat. Marisa Flores

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 17:48:58 GMT

Margie Zarcone and Ben Mandell sit down with Marisa Flores, star of The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus, to talk about villains, summoning devils, and to settle the great debate: Shakespeare Vs. Marlowe.

The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 04:00:20 GMT

In Christopher Marlowe's play, Doctor Faustus is a scholar living in Wittenberg, Germany. Feeling that he has reached the ends of all traditional studies, he decides to pursue magic, and has his servant Wagner bring him Valdes and Cornelius, two men who can teach him how to perform magic incantations.

Directed, edited, and sound designed by Megan St. Amand, with dramaturgical assistance by Tim Briggs, and sound design assistance by Ren Bell. Featuring Marisa Flores as Dr. John Faustus, Ren Bell as Mephistopheles, Lauren Brooke Ellis as Wagner, Chorus, and Wrath, Tim Briggs as The Pope, Scholar #1, Lucifer, and Gluttony, Lauren Emily Wayland as the Evil Angel, Envy, and Lechery, Dominic Hoskins as Cornelius and The Emperor, Karla Rennhofer as Scholar #2, Robin, The Horse-Coarser, and Pride, Tasha Berol as Friar, Covetousness, and The Duchess of Vanholt, Emily Donn as The Vintner, The Clown, and Valdes, Sammie James as Ralph, The Knight, and Sloth, and Juliana Egley as The Old Man, The Good Angel and The Duke of Vanholt

All music composed by Shane Ivers and obtained on silvermansound.org. Tracks used include Helena’s Lament, Unfolding Mirrors, A Few Moments Later, and Dark Side of Mars. All sound effects were obtained on freesound.org.

In The Green Room feat. Gabi Van Horn

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 04:10:17 GMT

Gabi Van Horn, director of Big Love by Charles Mee, joins Dunya J. Karam In The Green Room to discuss Standby For Places' latest production!

Big Love

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:14:53 GMT

Written by Charles Mee, directed by Gabi Van Horn. What do you get when you mix fifty brides, fifty grooms and an Italian country manor? Blood and murder, naturally. Charles Mee, the playwright, drew inspiration for Big Love from The Suppliants by Aeschylus -- AKA the "original" western play -- creating a modernized tale of sisterhood, obligation, gender norms and LOVE that sticks to your ribs.

In The Green Room feat Kimi Handa Brown and Francesca Hsieh

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:05:43 GMT

Playwright Kimi Handa Brown and director Francesca Hsieh join host Alexandra Kopko In The Green Room to discuss their latest play, Shakespearean Support Group!

Shakespearean Support Group

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:00:20 GMT

What happens to the leftover characters after the “end of play”? When we close the books, who is left to survive after the story? In Shakespearean Support Group, we follow some of our favorite side characters from some of Shakespeare’s most famous works as they learn how to make sense of their traumas and survive outside of their stories. Written by Kimi Handa Brown, directed by Francesca Hsieh. Starring Lauren Neser as Helena, Jayna Blazer as Rosalind, Aathaven Tharmarajah as Benvolio, Danny Borba as Valentine, Robert Scott Smith as Daniel, Latoya Cameron as Julia, Ben Young as Horatio, and Kimi Handa Brown as Miranda. Music by Benjamin Stanford.

In The Green Room feat Benjamin Mandell and E James Ford

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 03:49:22 GMT

Tartuffe director Benjamin Mandell and actor E. James Ford join Co-Creator Margie Zarcone In The Green Room to discuss Tartuffe by Molière, acting styles, hot takes on line readings, and more!

Tartuffe, by Molière: Part II

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:00:18 GMT

Hypocrisy! Sacrilege! Lechery! Join Molière on his farcical examination of French gentility. This week, in Part II, the conclusion! Orgon is faced with the reality of an imposter in his home. Now on the side of the rest of his family, he must rid his house of Tartuffe's poison. Will Valere and Mariane's marriage be saved? Has Elmire gone too far? Whatever happened to that lockbox of papers in Orgon's desk? Tune in for all the answers!

Starring: Matthew Corry, Malcolm Minor, Benjamin Mandell, William Burns, E. James Ford, Casey Bradley, Anna Mae Gordon, Margie Zarcone, and Jalissa Fulton

Directed by Benjamin Mandell

Tartuffe, by Molière: Part I

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:23:39 GMT

Hypocrisy! Sacrilege! Lechery! Join Molière on his farcical examination of French gentility. This week, on Part 1: Orgon and Madame Pernelle are under Tartuffe's spell, while the rest of the family clamors to convince them of the truth. Will Mariane get passed off? Will Elmire have to pull a wicked stunt? Can Damis count on his inheritance? Dorine seems to know the truth, but nobody seems to want to listen. Tune in to find out, look out for Part 2, for the riveting conclusion!

Starring: Matthew Corry, Malcolm Minor, Benjamin Mandell, William Burns, E. James Ford, Casey Bradley, Anna Mae Gordon, Margie Zarcone, and Jalissa Fulton

Directed by Benjamin Mandell

In The Green Room feat. Derek Liakos

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 00:42:05 GMT

Co-creator Margie Zarcone sits down with Vista Grande playwright, Derek Liakos to talk about location, inspiration, and writing trauma.

Vista Grande

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 04:10:16 GMT

Standby for Places wraps up Pride month with Vista Grande, by Derek Liakos, directed and sound designed by Graydon Gund. Featuring Michael Iannucci as Michael and Mary Seidel as Juliet.

In a remote town in the New Mexico desert, a man and his estranged adult daughter reunite for the first time, thirty-five years after he abandoned his family.

In The Green Room feat. Eric Sciotto

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 04:00:18 GMT

Alexandra Kopko sits down with Eric Sciotto, director of The Little Shop of Horrors, and talk about the process of creating an audio play and the differences between directing for the stage and for the radio.

The Little Shop of Horrors

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 04:00:18 GMT

Director Eric Sciotto brings the 1960's original film straight to your home with this radio play adaptation of The Little Shop of Horrors, which follows the lives of some quirky Skid Row friends as a strange and unusual plant enters their lives. Starring: KJ Herwig, Kris Ivy Haynes, Gavin Lodge, Ray Flynt, Erik Scott Romney, Toby Yatso, Roxy York, Pam Murphy, CJ Garbin, Rachel Bahler, Sydney Stephan, Hayley Cassity, Alexander McConkie, Nicolas Fernandez, Alexandra Kopko, Freda Mattea, and Cole Newburg.

In The Green Room feat. Jae W. B.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:27:09 GMT

Jae W. B. (playwright and actor of A Room Full of Bitches), sits down with our New Works Coordinator, Dunya J. Karam, to discuss their new play! Only on Standby For Places.

A Room Full of Bitches

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:00:19 GMT

Standby for Places continues to celebrate Pride Month by welcoming you to A Room Full of Bitches written by and featuring Jæ W. B, directed by Mika Kauffman, featuring William “Jada Valenciaga” Bailey, Elijah Caldwell, and Claire Evans, featuring the track The Vibes by Audiobinger and sound by Dunya J. Karam.

V and her man are going through some hard times. You see, ever since she found out that he stepped out of their relationship and had some unanticipated consequences, things have not been the same. Good thing her crew is there to ki and help her through it!

This episode includes explicit language and sexual themes

In The Green Room feat. Larry Phillips

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 18:57:03 GMT

Co-creator Margie Zarcone is joined by Larry Phillips, writer and co-star of Talent is Sexy to chat taking inspiration from real life, being a writer/ actor, and of course...talent.

Talent is Sexy

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 04:09:29 GMT

Standby for Places presents, Talent is Sexy by Larry Phillips, directed and sound designed by Graydon Gund with original music by Anna Stefanic. Featuring Franco Pedicini as Cal, Larry Phillips as Noah, Pheobe Leonard as Jessica, Tom Magill as Seth, and Lauren Lebeouf as Keri-Ann.

Cal and Noah meet on a dating app. Cal and Noah have a coffee date. Cal and Noah hit it off. Cal wishes Noah wasn't an actor. Talent is Sexy is a tender comedy about the sacrifices we make for love and art.

In The Green Room, feat Lauren T. Mack

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 17:37:48 GMT

Alexandra Kopko (Standby For Places Ensemble Member, Director, and latest ITGR host) is joined by Lauren T. Mack, who adapted and starred in Cyrano de Bergerac. Together they talk about the play, how they navigated adapting the play from portions of the original text, and what it's like being perceived and not wanting to be perceived.

Cyrano de Bergerac

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:08:38 GMT

Standby for Places presents Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand. Adapted by Lauren T. Mack and directed by Lana Russell, with sound editing by Graydon Gund and original music and sound design by Marlena Mack.

Featuring:

Issa Best as Christian, ensemble

Lauren T. Mack as Cyrano de Bergerac, First Marquis, various cadets

Miss Sandra Mhlongo as Cuigy, Second Marquis, Bellerose, a poet, De Guiche, various cadets

Chris Rivera as Le Bret, a poet, Carbon de Castel-Jaloux, a page, the Monk, various cadets

Rivka Rivera as Roxane, various cadets, Spanish Officer

Angie Tennant as Ragueneau, Ligniere, Valvert, a page, Duenna, various cadets

Soldier and poet Cyrano de Bergerac is in love with Roxane, but he's too ashamed to admit it because of his big nose. When a cadet, Christian, falls for Roxane, he asks for Cyrano's help in sharing his feelings. Cyrano writes love letters signed with Christian's name, and Roxane doesn't realize that it's Cyrano's words she falls for.

Pride Roundtable

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 04:10:17 GMT

Happy Pride! To celebrate, we gathered the creatives behind some of our pride plays coming out this month to talk about what pride means to them and answer some listener questions.

In The Green Room, feat. Enrique Huili

Fri, 28 May 2021 21:59:06 GMT

Enrique Huili joins us once again to discuss his play Leurana with Co-Creator Margie Zarcone.

Leurana

Wed, 26 May 2021 04:49:37 GMT

Standby for places presents Leurana by Enrique Huili. Directed and sound designed by Graydon Gund with original music by Haunted Ghost. Featuring Carmen Borla as Leurana, Enrique Huili as Jean, William Burns as the son, and Margie Zarcone as the daughter.

In the aftermath of their children’s murders, Jean and Leurana struggle to navigate their life together. While Jean seeks to find redemption, Leurana resists his forgiveness. As their relationship crumbles, they are plagued by visions of their dead children and are forced to confront the ever-present question: Can they forgive one another?

In The Green Room, feat. Leodis Smith

Fri, 21 May 2021 23:29:43 GMT

This week, Co-Creator Margie Zarcone sits down with Leodis Smith, the writer of this week's production: The substitute. Together, the delve into where Leodis gets his inspiration and the creative process behind creating this dark comedy.

The Substitute

Wed, 19 May 2021 14:42:03 GMT

Standby for Places proudly presents Leodis Smith IV's original short play The Substitute directed by Leslie Anne Weishaar, featuring Atticus Cane and Katharina Schmidt.

Max and her classmates have a new substitute, Corbin, who happens to be an expert in the specific study of "exclusionary studies." However, there is a catch...he's a black man teaching a class of white supremacists.

This episode features some explicit language

In The Green Room, feat Dunya J. Karam

Sat, 15 May 2021 18:25:59 GMT

Standby for Places' Director of New Works and Author of Woes of Just Another White Girl, Dunya J. Karam sits down with co-creator Margie Zarcone to discuss her play, her experience being an Arab American woman, and more.

Woes of Just Another White Girl

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:46:20 GMT

Standby for Places presents an excerpt from a new play entitled Woes of Just Another White Girl written and directed by Dunya J. Karam, featuring Elise Makhlouf-Young and Isaac Conner.

Lenna heads over to her friend Jack's new apartment for what she thought would be a birthday celebration, but as it turns out, Jack had a change of plans.

This episode contains strong language

In The Green Room with Barbara Matovu

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:16:53 GMT

Director & Board Member Dunya J. Karam sits down with actress/playwright Barbara Matovu to discuss the selection from Barbara's one woman show TAATA, father-daughter dynamics, and the writing/creative process.

TAATA

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 04:00:19 GMT

Standby for Places presents an excerpt from the one woman show TAATA written and performed by Barbara Matovu and edited by Dunya J. Karam.

Listen as Barbara revisits the final chapters of her beloved father's life, as she explores her family dynamic and recounts their ever present love.

In The Green Room with Patrick Pizzolorusso

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 03:33:29 GMT

Patrick Pizzolorusso, Sir Anthony (and others) in SFP's production of Twelfth Night, joins us In The Green Room to talk about Shakespeare, how it feels to be acting again after the pandemic hiatus, and how to deal with the little voice in your head as an actor when it's getting you down.

Twelfth Night: Part 3

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 02:34:08 GMT

Written by William Shakespeare. Directed and Sound Designed by Alexandra Kopko. Starring (in alphabetical order) William Burns, Dan Fenaughty, Greg Jackson, Sara Kennedy, Katrina Michaels, Santiago Murillo, Michael Pemberton, Patrick Pizzolorusso, Rebbekah Vega-Romero, and Stephanie Turci. Music by Alexandra Kopko and Rebbekah Vega-Romero.

Twelfth Night: Part 2

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:00:18 GMT

Twelfth Night: Part 1

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 03:48:02 GMT

In The Green Room with Edward Precht

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 19:05:52 GMT

Co-creator Margie Zarcone sits down with playwright Edward Precht to discuss the premiere of Edward's play The Court of Khan, modern adaptions of historical figures, bromances, and adapting new stage plays into a teleplay.

The Court of Khan

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:55:11 GMT

Standby for Places is proud to present The Court of Khan written by Edward Precht, directed & edited by Dunya J. Karam with music written and performed by William Burns. This piece features Franz Luta as The Kublai Khan and Mark Huniu as Marco Polo.

Warning: This play is contains sexual themes, explicit language, and smoking/drinking simulations

In The Green Room with Alexandra Kopko

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 03:03:07 GMT

Trigger Warning: This episode contains content about suicide, sexual assault, and PTSD. Alexandra Kopko (Miss Julie in Standby For Places' Miss Julie) talks to us about playing such a monumental role, feminism, a safe rehearsal environment, and the hard hitting topics in Miss Julie.

Miss Julie, Act Two

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:10:19 GMT

Standby for Places brings you Miss Julie by August Strindberg. Directed and Sound Designed by Graydon Gund with music by Katie McNally. Starring Alexandra Kopko as Miss Julie, Kevin Sebastian as Jean, and Devon Yates as Kristin.

Miss Julie, Act One

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 04:10:19 GMT

In The Green Room with Gabi Van Horn

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 05:00:19 GMT

Gabi Van Horn (Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing) sits down with Co-Creator Margie Zarcone to discuss Shakespeare, Improv, Femedy Trio, and more!

Much Ado About Nothing, Part 2

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:31:17 GMT

Standby for Places brings you Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare. Directed by Freda Mattea. Sound Edited and Designed by Graydon Gund, Paolo Marinos, and Freda Mattea. Starring: (in alphabetical order) Jonas Barranca as Claudio, William Burns as Balthazar and Verges, Scott Corry as Leonato, Nicolas diPierro as Friar Francis and First Watchman, E James Ford as Borachio, Julia Hoffmann as Hero, Michael Thomas Holmes as Dogberry, Gabi Van Horn as Beatrice, Asa James as Don Pedro, Scott Kalberer as Second Watchman, Lauren T. Mack as Conrade and Messenger, Deborah Offner as Ursula, Ron Piretti as Antonio, Kevin Sebastian as Benedick, Anna Stefanic as Margaret, and Dana Watkins as Don John.

Much Ado About Nothing, Part 1

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:08:31 GMT

In The Green Room with Nygel D. Robinson and Aaron Fouhey

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 04:10:06 GMT

Director and Board Member Dunya J. Karam is joined by Aaron Fouhey and Nygel D. Robinson to discuss their inspirations behind the poems they read for Power in Poetry (Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now), performing and art during a pandemic, as well as what it means to be a person of color in the theatre industry.

Power in Poetry

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:47:52 GMT

Standby for Places concludes Black History Month with Power in Poetry. This presentation of various poems by Langston Hughes, Phillis Wheatley, Georgia Douglas Johnson, Paul Laurence Dunbar, and more are performed by some new and some familiar voices. Featuring (in order of first appearance) Nygel D. Robinson, Aaron Pannell, Jason Gordon, Torian Brackett, Prince Anthony Hall, Elizabeth Baker, Martin K. Lewis, Monah Yancy, Stephanie Anuwe, Anthony Bush, Jae W. B, Elise Makhlouf-Young, Ernest E. Peeples, Aaron Parker Fouhey, Kaisha Huguley, Jeremy Clarke, Bryce Valle, and Rachel McCain. We thank you for joining us for Black History Month, and hope to continue sharing diversity in storytelling with you. For more info on Standby for Places visit us at our website at www.standbyforplaces.org ; instagram at @stanbyforplacespod ; facebook at www.facebook.com/standbyforplaces

In The Green Room with Wats Ur Wifi

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 21:02:42 GMT

Board Member and DIrector Dunya J. Karam sits down with the production company of Wats Ur Wifi to discuss their latest production, Confessions of a N***** in Distress. Rodolfo Guzman: @therightindofphrase, Prince Anthony Hall: @princesupreme, and Jae W.B: @jaemusicofficial

Confessions of a N**** in Distress

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:22:34 GMT

Wats ur Wifi? joins Standby for Places in continuing our celebration of Black History Month with this presentation of Ramón Guzman's virtual mini-play, Confessions of a N**** in Distress. A man struggles in saving his own life when the grim reaper comes to collect. Starring Rodolfo Soto, Prince Anthony Hall, and Iman Ward. For more on Wats ur Wifi? visit their youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmlJgf9k8Ddr-j0yWxDFYog) or Instagram (@watsurwifiotc)

Listeners discretion is advised due to sexual references and explicit language

In The Green Room with Samuel Harps

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:39:46 GMT

Board Member & Director Dunya J. Karam sits down with Samuel Harps, the Artistic Director of the Shades Repertory Theater and the writer/director of "Black and Blue". They discuss finding inspiration during quarantine, transitioning theatrical storytelling into the digital medium, and the nuances of being a uniformed person of color. For more information about the Shades Repertory Theater, visit their website at: ShadesRep.com and their instagram @shadesrepertorytheater. Visit our facebook to learn how you can watch the video component to Black and Blue.

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Black and Blue

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:28 GMT

The Shades Repertory Theater joins Standby for Places in celebrating Black History Month with this presentation of Samuel Harps's visual (now audio) play Black and Blue. An African-American police officer straddles a difficult line as the Black Lives Matter movement and the current pandemic come to a head. Starring Dameon Reilly, Mayisha Jones-Reilly, and Micha Reilly. For more information about the Shades Repertory Theater visit their website https://shadesrep.com/ or their Facebook!

Discretion is advised due to violent audio content

In The Green Room with Monah Yancy

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 01:31:16 GMT

Monah Yancy, author of The Monahlogues, sits down with co-creator Margie Zarcone to discuss being a playwright, The Monahlogues, and her upcoming book of monologues.

The Monahlogues

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:00:20 GMT

Join Standby for Places in kicking off Black History Month with excerpts and performances of The Monahlogues written by Monah Yancy. Directed by Josh A. Campbell. Sound Design by Dunya J. Karam Featuring Brittaney Delsarté Chatman, Juanita Frederick, Eyakeno Ekpo, Asha John, and Saiir Foy-Coles. This episode does contain violent soundbites that may be considered disturbing. Please use discretion.

In The Green Room with Emerson fd

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 21:02:36 GMT

Author of Deeper Alexandria, Emerson fd, sits down with co-creator Margie Zarcone to discuss the play and the fate of the world when it comes to AI.

Deeper Alexandria

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:08:32 GMT

Deeper Alexandria is Standby for Places' first original piece! Written by Emerson fd, Direction and Sound by Dunya J. Karam, Starring Aryn Mello Pryor as George & Ernest Emmanuel Peeples as Martha

Leonce and Lena, Act Two

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:50:54 GMT

Written by George Buchner. Directed and sound designed by Graydon Gund, music by Anna Stefanic, sound editing by Dee White, produced by Freda Mattea and Graydon Gund. Starring in order of appearance Montgomery Mauro as Leonce, Enrique Huili as tutor and first servant, William Burns as Valerio, Scott Corey as King Peter, Fady Kerko as second servant and curate, Kevin Sebastian as the president, prefect, and master of ceremonies, Anna Stefanic as Rosetta and the school master, Margie Zarcone as Lena, and Alexandra Kopko as the governess.

Leonce and Lena, Act One

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 07:04:47 GMT

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

Thu, 06 May 2021 01:56:20 GMT

Standby for Places is pleased to present a bonus children's episode:

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

Adapted from the classic story by Beatrix Potter

Starring:

Jalissa Fulton as The Narrator

Elizabeth Baker as Peter Rabbit

Anna Mae Gordon as Mother Rabbit

Margie Zarcone as Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail

Benjamin Mandell as Mr. McGregor

Creator Talk

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:32:38 GMT

Happy New Year! And welcome to season 2 of Standby for Places! Sit down with the co-creators of Standby for Places, Margie Zarcone, Freda Mattea, Graydon Gund, and Dunya J. Karam, as they discuss the inspiration behind the podcast and more! Featuring music written for An Ideal Husband by David Beck. GoFundMe: gf.me/u/y9upma Facebook: facebook.com/standbyforplaces Instagram: instagram.com/standbyforplacespod

A Christmas Carol

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:55:05 GMT

Adapted and directed by Margie Zarcone, sound edited by Dee White. Cast: Benjamin Mandell as Scrooge. Rob Peterpaul as Bob Cratchit, Charity Solicitor #1, Broker #1, Fezziwig, and Poulterer. Jalissa Fulton as Mrs. Cratchit, Belle, and Charity Solicitor #2. Anna Gordon as The Spirit of Christmas Past, Janet and Woman. Karson Mickens as Tiny Tim, Peter Cratchit and Boy. Brittaney Chatman as The Spirit of Christmas Present, Fan and Old Josie. Kevin Sebastian as Jacob Marley, Fred, and Young Adult Scrooge. and Margie Zarcone as the Narrator. Happy Holidays from all of us at Standby for Places!

An Ideal Husband, Act Three and Four

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 04:50:16 GMT

Written By Oscar Wilde, Directed by Freda Mattea, Sound Design by Dee White, Music by David Beck, Produced by Freda Mattea and Graydon Gund, Starring (in order of appearance), Torian Brackett, Margie Zarcone, Roxy York, Scott Corry, Devon Yates, Gabi Van Horn, Susan S. McGinnis, Alexandra Kopko, Montgomery Mauro, Kevin Sebastian, and Kyle Marra.

An Ideal Husband, Act Two

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 05:00:23 GMT

An Ideal Husband, Act One

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 07:02:51 GMT

Written By Oscar Wilde, Directed by Freda Mattea, Sound Design by Dee White, Music by David Beck and Bobby Maguire, Produced by Freda Mattea and Graydon Gund, Starring (in order of appearance), Torian Brackett, Margie Zarcone, Roxy York, Scott Corry, Devon Yates, Gabi Van Horn, Susan S. McGinnis, Alexandra Kopko, Montgomery Mauro, Kevin Sebastian, and Kyle Marra.

Woyzeck, Act Two.

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 05:40:15 GMT

Woyzeck

by Georg Büchner

Directed by Graydon Gund

Starring

Enrique Huili, Alexandra Kopko, Alex Montaldo, Montgomery Mauro, William Burns, Kevin Sebastian, Margie Zarcone, and Kyle Marra

Woyzeck, Act One.

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 05:00:25 GMT

Woyzeck

by Georg Büchner

Directed by Graydon Gund

Starring

Enrique Huili, Alexandra Kopko, Alex Montaldo, Montgomery Mauro, William Burns, Kevin Sebastian, Margie Zarcone, and Kyle Marra

The Importance of Being Earnest, Act Three

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 05:00:17 GMT

Play by: Oscar Wilde

Director: Freda Mattea

Sound Designer: Graydon Gund

Music By: Danny K Bernstein

Cast (in order of appearance):

Chris Hendricks as Algernon Moncrieff

Montgomery Mauro as Lane

Kevin Sebastian as Jack Worthing

Devon Yates as Lady Bracknell

Roxy York as Gwendolyn Fairfax

Alexandra Kopko as Miss Prism

Margie Zarcone as Cecily Cardew

William Burns as Rev. Canon Chasuble

and

Enrique Huili as Merriman

The Importance of Being Earnest, Act Two

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 04:46:23 GMT

Play by: Oscar Wilde

Director: Freda Mattea

Sound Designer: Graydon Gund

Music By: Danny K Bernstein

Cast (in order of appearance):

Chris Hendricks as Algernon Moncrieff

Montgomery Mauro as Lane

Kevin Sebastian as Jack Worthing

Devon Yates as Lady Bracknell

Roxy York as Gwendolyn Fairfax

Alexandra Kopko as Miss Prism

Margie Zarcone as Cecily Cardew

William Burns as Rev. Canon Chasuble

and

Enrique Huili as Merriman

The Importance of Being Earnest, Act One

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:00:15 GMT

Play by: Oscar Wilde

Director: Freda Mattea

Sound Designer: Graydon Gund

Music By: Danny K Bernstein

Cast (in order of appearance):

Chris Hendricks as Algernon Moncrieff

Montgomery Mauro as Lane

Kevin Sebastian as Jack Worthing

Devon Yates as Lady Bracknell

Roxy York as Gwendolyn Fairfax

Alexandra Kopko as Miss Prism

Margie Zarcone as Cecily Cardew

William Burns as Rev. Canon Chasuble

and

Enrique Huili as Merriman

Welcome to Standby For Places

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 19:30:01 GMT

Meet Freda Mattea and Graydon Gund, the creators of Standby For Places, and get a sneak peek of our upcoming radio play, The Importance of Being Earnest.