SETH BLUM | Richard
Seth is an actor, guitarist and singer/songwriter. He studies acting with Stuart Burney at the Susan Batson Studio. Seth was recently in Hush the Musical at the Triad Theatre and Fringe Festival. Previous credits include: Lighthouse (Balthazar) and the NYC debut of Chains of Dew (Leon Whittaker). Upcoming credit includes: the feature-length independent film I Hate Tom Petty (Morty). By day, Seth teaches High School algebra through calculus using original project-based curriculum. You can get updates, see video and hear original music at SethBlumNYC.com.
ANA HOFFMAN | Cynthia
Ana made her acting debut in 2009 at The Apollo Theatre in New York where she starred in the musical revival of Dreamgirls. She spent the following year performing across the U.S. and Japan in the 2010 National Tour of Dreamgirls. She has recently performed in the staged readings of The City Club Musical (destined to debut in Toronto Dec. 2011), Becoming Tennessee, and The Harlem Ladies Knittin’ and Bitchin’ Society. She studies at the Susan Batson Actors’ Studio with Stuart Burney. Ana is honored to be working with the STANDBY creative team and looking forward to creating magic on the stage with her fellow cast members!
DAN GERSHAW | Andrew
Dan is more than ecstatic to be a part of STANDBY! Previous credits include: JCS (Judas), RENT (Roger x2), When Joey Married Bobby (Danny), Altar Boyz (Matthew), Dog Sees God (Matt), Cats (Rum Tum), The Shape of Things (Adam), Spelling Bee (Chip), Spring’s Awakening (Otto), Going Deep (Hunter), The Full Monty (Keno), SFANW (Featured). Dan is currently earning his BFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. His debut solo album, Danny Blu, is set to drop in early summer. Thanks to the team and love to family & friends! DanGershaw.com
JOANNE SHEA | Samantha
Joanne is thrilled to be a part of the STANDBY: The Musical team! A New Hampshire native, she graduated with distinction from McGill University in Montreal, QC with a Bachelor of Music in classical voice performance. At McGill, Joanne was seen in L’Enfant et les sortileges and La Vie Parisienne. In New York, Joanne has had the opportunity to perform at The Duplex and Broadway Baby cabaret venues.
MATTHEW JAMES SHERROD | Peter
Matthew is so excited to work on this new musical and with such a great group of people. New York credits include: Aida, Sex and The Single Mom and A Strange Serenade. I can’t wait for YOU to come see our show!!!
PRESTON MAGUIRE | Jonathan
Preston recently graduated from the University of Arizona with a BFA in Musical Theatre and is so excited to begin his New York career with such an amazing group or people. New York Theatre: The Last Year (Nick) Atlantic Stage 2. Regional: Lost in Yonkers (Arty u/s) Arizona Theatre Company. Other credits include 25th Annual Putnam… (Chip), The Wild Party (Burrs), Love’s Labour’s Lost (Moth), Into the Woods (Rapunzel’s Prince). Thanks to Mom, Dad, and the rest of my family, I love you! PrestonMaguire.com
CARLA OLIVAR | TSA Agent & Female Understudy
Carla Olivar is thrilled to be a part of this amazing new musical! She graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Valdosta State University and just recently finished a performance internship with Playhouse on the Square in Memphis, TN. Favorite credits include: Wendy in Peter Pan, Johnna in August Osage County, Kate in From Up Here, Mulan in Mulan, Lola in Damn Yankees!, Rose in The Secret Garden, and Princess Jasmine in Aladdin. “Many thanks to Keith and Amy for this opportunity. All the love in the world to my family and friends for their undying support. This one is for the roomies Rose and Megan!”
JACOB KORNWOLF | TSA Agent & Male Understudy
Jacob hails all the way from Racine, WI, and is ecstatic to be joining the cast of STANDBY and to make his NY debut! Jacob has been active in theater since he was in high school, some of his accomplishments include the Berit Beck scholarship for voice, and the maestro award from NYC heritage festival. He was also classically trained back home, among his most favorite memories were recording Handel’s Messiah (tenor soloist) and performing as Radames in Aida. A recent Graduate of AMDA conservatory program. I would like to send love to my Family and friends who have supported me thus far. Jacob’s YouTube Channel
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