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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.
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How long is Standby?
Standby has a runtime of 25m ( and 25 minutes).
Who directed Standby?
Standby was directed by Robert Gomes and released in 2025.
Who stars in Standby?
The cast of Standby includes Reed Birney, Pat Nesbit, Kelly Bishop, AJ Cedeno, Safiya Harris.
