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Officially Selected for the Festival Season
February 2024
Places, Please!

Director:
Paul Keith Rye
Producer:
Paul Keith Rye
Writer:
Paul Keith Rye
Selected for the following category(s)
Best Comedy Short
Places, Please! delves into the frantic world behind the scenes of a local theatre's opening night. With the director stuck in traffic, first time stage manager Keith McRay faces a cascade of challenges: a missing actor, a rebellious cast member, an incompetent stage hand and a demanding lead actress. As chaos ensues, Keith must navigate the backstage drama to ensure the show's success, all while dealing with unexpected surprises that threaten to derail the entire production. The film captures the comedic and unpredictable nature of live theatre, offering a glimpse into the mayhem that precedes the opening curtain.
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