Emily Bernhardt is an Empathy Network Specialist at ACE (Advancing Conservation through Empathy) for Wildlife, a network that encourages accredited institutions to foster empathy for wildlife conservation actions. With a degree in zoology, she has experience working for various zoos, including being an Education and Social Media Coordinator at ZooM…

Francis Court is the Founder and CEO of WONDERSPHERE, an integrated branding, design, and creative communications agency with offices in Chicago and London. With a vision to blend innovative design with strategic communication, Francis has built WONDERSPHERE into a leading agency known for its transformative approach to brand development. Under his…

Nolan Haims is the Owner of Nolan Haims Creative, a firm specializing in visual storytelling for effective communication. With over 20 years of experience in design, branding, and communication, Nolan is a sought-after expert in presentation design and visual content creation. Before founding his firm, he held leadership roles at several renowned c…

Watt Hamlett is the Founder and Principal of Watt Hamlett Consulting, offering strategic guidance and innovative solutions to organizations seeking to enhance their impact. Watt brings over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, specializing in CRM, mission management, and constituent engagement. Before founding his consulting firm, Watt h…

Rachel Rossos Gallant is the Vice President of Marketing and Memberships at the League of American Orchestras. As an alumna of the League's Executive Leadership Program, she brings nearly two decades of experience in revenue generation, customer retention, and enhancing the customer experience within orchestras. Rachel is dedicated to advancing the…

Molly Garrone oversees the development and implementation of the CHOICES Project's communications strategy to disseminate and promote its research. She also conducts communications training and workshops for state and local health agency staff and their partners and creates communication materials and resources. Additionally, Molly supports the pro…

Hilary Wartinger is the Senior Advisor of Knowledge Management at Save the Children, focusing on the Healthy Newborn Network. With a wealth of experience in humanitarian contexts across Bangladesh, Nigeria, and Somalia, Hilary is committed to addressing crucial knowledge deficits in newborn health. Before Save the Children, she was pivotal as the A…

Ben Reinhardt is a Website Developer and Support Manager at BFC Digital, where he manages a portfolio of Drupal websites for large nonprofit organizations. Specializing in functionality enhancements, content management strategies, and website accessibility, Ben leverages over a decade of customer support experience to educate clients on the inner w…

Wendy Davis is the CEO of Agile Cloud Consulting, a leading firm specializing in innovative cloud solutions for businesses. She brings over 25 years of experience in managing technology for nonprofits, colleges, and universities of all types and sizes across North America and globally. Wendy's journey in the tech industry began with a degree in com…

Kate Purcell is the Creative Strategist and Visual Designer for social change at KP Creative Strategy, a company that helps organizations working for social change communicate effectively and creatively. With over 15 years of experience in brand strategy and visual design, Kate specializes in crafting impactful communications that prioritize human …

Debbie McCann is the CEO of W4Sight LLC, a company that helps nonprofits harmonize their technology, people, and processes so their teams work more efficiently. With a keen focus on aligning technological tools with robust business objectives, Debbie's proficiency lies in meticulously weaving software solutions into the fabric of organizational pur…

Laura Quinn is a Consultant and Nonprofit Website Coach at Laura S. Quinn Consulting. She has extensive experience leading website projects, crafting digital strategies, and bridging the gap between technologists and nonprofits. Laura has worked with hundreds of organizations, including leading animal welfare and climate change groups, and has mana…

Wendi Huestis is the Chief Advancement Officer at Worldreader, an international edtech organization focused on promoting literacy through reading. With a diverse background spanning climate action, education, international development, mental health, human rights, and social entrepreneurship, Wendi excels in devising strategies that align with orga…

Eric Brown is the Principal of Brownbridge Strategies, using his expertise in public interest communications to help foundations and nonprofits achieve their goals. His experience includes twelve years on the board of directors of the Communications Network and eleven years as the Communications Director for the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation…

Eric Larnick serves as the Fundraising Manager at People for Animals, a nonprofit veterinary clinic in New Jersey. With a remarkable expertise in fundraising, especially within the nonprofit sector, Eric brings a wealth of experience to his role. His background in entertainment and media, highlighted by his tenure at The Dodo, offers a distinctive …

Matt Schwartz is the Founder and Executive Director of Constructive, a leading social impact brand strategy and design agency. With a passion for advancing a more just, equitable, and sustainable world, Matt leads the Constructive team in partnering with visionary organizations to tackle some of society's most pressing challenges. In his role, he o…

Elise Newman is the Executive Director at Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition, which protects the Oregon coast through environmental stewardship, education, advocacy, and community engagement. Her experience includes managing endangered species, organizing conservation events, and fundraising for various wildlife conservation projects. From raptor…

Ben Freda is the Founder and President of BFC Digital, a boutique web development company dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations with their information technology and service needs. In his role, he provides team support for coding, design, strategy, integration, and web technology solutions. Although Ben brings over 20 years of web technology…

Emily Culbertson is a seasoned Web Strategist and Planner with 15 years of experience, specializing in helping organizations leverage the web for enhanced awareness and lasting connections with their target audiences. In her role, Emily guides large and small organizations through strategic planning, vendor selection, and project management for onl…

Jake Wunsch is the Publications Director at the Media Law Resources Center, a nonprofit dedicated to serving media defense attorneys. His work impacts major entities like the New York Times and CNN, navigating legal challenges. Jake plays a significant role in sharing information that aids these media giants in their court defenses, upholding the p…

Ryan Ozimek is the CEO and Founder of Soapbox Engage (PICnet), a suite of tools helping nonprofit organizations build online engagement pages for fundraising, events, and advocacy. In his role, he orchestrates initiatives to bridge the gap between technology and social good. With a fervent belief in the power of nonprofits to effect change, Ryan sp…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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 Pa…

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.

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.

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 Wh…

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.

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…

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.

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.

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, dire…

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.

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.

‘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 Histor…

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. Subsc…

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.

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 Ja…

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.

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 H…

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…

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…

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.

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.…

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, …

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 Tel…

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.