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Deep Dive: One Night Stand (2013)

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One Night Stand
One Night Stand is a documentary that captures the 24 Hour Musicals event, where four musicals are created in just 24 hours. The film features notable cast members including Cheyenne Jackson, Mandy Gonzalez, and Roger Bart, who participate in this intense and creative challenge. The documentary presents the rapid transformation from a blank page to a live stage performance, emphasizing the collaborative effort required to produce a musical in such a short timeframe. Directed by Elizabeth Sperling, the film had its World Premiere at NewFest, New York's LGBT Film Festival in July 2011. With a runtime of 74 minutes, it provides an inside look at the artistic process and the dynamics among the cast and crew as they work against the clock to bring their creations to life.

Why Watch

  • See Cheyenne Jackson and Mandy Gonzalez in action.
  • Find out how four musicals are made in 24 hours.
  • Meet the creative minds behind the 24 Hour Musicals.

Did You Know

The film premiered at NewFest in July 2011.
Four musicals were created in a 24-hour period during the event.
The film features a cast that includes Rachel Dratch and Jesse Tyler Ferguson.
The documentary has a total runtime of 74 minutes.

Perfect For

Musical theater fansDocumentary enthusiastsLGBT film supporters