Standby

Overview

Jerry, a quiet and dispirited middle-aged gay actor, works as a standby for the hit off-Broadway show, "The Con Artiste!" Facing financial woes, loneliness, and questioning his art, he spends the day in rehearsal with a flirty young actor, the stage manager, and his bored fellow-understudies. At curtain time, when the lead actor calls in sick, Jerry is thrust into the star's dressing room and a whirlwind of last minute preparations. The curtain rises and, on cue, he walks onstage into the blazing lights to face not only an expectant audience, but also the possibility of a personal and artistic triumph - or failure.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 28, 2025

Original language

English

Cast

Justin Withers,Chuck Blasius,AJ Cedeno,Brian Keane,Reed Birney,Safiya Harris,Kelly Bishop,Jenelle Chu,Grace Dumdaw,Pat Nesbit

Director

Robert Gomes

Writer

Robert Gomes

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt38501668