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A zany, scripted, dark comedy that explores the bystander effect - a social psychological theory that states individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when in the presence of other people.

Every season - new story, new Bystanders.

Created by: Ash Lendzion and Jaclyn Hales

Executive Produced by: Black Label Media, Heather Morris, Ash Lendzion, Jaclyn Hales, Nick Blair Wilfong, and Marilee Stafford

Directed by: Jaclyn Hales and Ash Lendzion

Written by: Jaclyn Hales, Ash Lendzion, Nick Blair Wilfong, and Heather Morris

Music by: Tory Cummins

Audio Engineer and Sound Editor: Alex Carter

Sound Design by: Tim McKeown

Music Mix by: Tevin Turner

Dolby Atmos Mixing by: Alex Carter and Tim McKeown

Assistant Audio Engineer: Oliver Boon, Sloan Welsch and Mark De La Fuente Associate

Produced by: Alex Tassopoulos and Josh Fisher

Casting by: Brenden Rodriguez and Daniel Schwab

Artwork by: Matt Mattson

Seven lucky sweepstakes winners are aboard the first cruise to set sail since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. These winners are ecstatic to see their Broadway favorites take the stage, but the excitement is brought to a screeching halt when they discover one of the performers dead in the greenroom! 

The Show Must Go On: A Musical Mystery at Sea is brought to you by the Musical Theatre Department at Anderson University.

Please consider making a donation by clicking the link below. All proceeds will support the performing arts. Donations will go to The Musical Theatre New Works and New Media Initiative at Anderson University and The Actors’ Fund - a human services organization committed to the health and financial needs of entertainment professionals which has been instrumental during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

DONATION LINK: https://www.givecampus.com/wu5axi

Cast:

Tori Adler - Penny

Skyla Bruno - Jordana Jaz

Morgan Budd - Kylie Montana

Jillian Chaney - Elizabeth Hughes

Brittany Davis - Barbara Berrycloth

Brady Day - Bruno Martini

Jesse Hernandez - Emilio Perez

Logan Wuertley - Archibald Fasnacht & Jeff Geraldo

Jamie Valentine - Anne Pratt

Cody Stiglich - News Anchor

Featuring Guest Stars:

Jill Abramovitz and Aaron Lazar

Creative & Production Team:

Cody Stiglich - Book Writer and Podcast Editor

Sam Balzac - Composer/Lyricist and Tracks Designer

Stacey Schiller - Director

Levi Burke - Music Director

Bridget Haight - Vocal Coach

Nina Ludwick - Production Manager

Chad Evans - Sound Engineer

Eric Reiberg - Technical Director

David Coolidge - Producer

Story Conceived By:

Cody Stiglich, Sam Balzac, Stacey Schiller, and David Coolidge

A sitcom podcast. Samantha Sharp is an up-and-coming space officer. After she requests a transfer to the S.S. Freedom to explore deep space under her hero, Captain Mansfield, she learns he works the night shift. Adventure, excitement, explosions - that’s all the purview of the day crew. At night, they do the dishes.