Playing Through the Applause
“It's time to make that choice”
Synopsis
Matthew is a senior in high school, who has big aspirations of being a musician, but suffers from stage freight. He has to make the choice of taking the next step, or staying in the dark.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 29, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Danny Hilser
- Screenplay & Story
- Danny Hilser
- Original Score
- Aidan Zitnay
- Original Title
- Playing Through the Applause
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Danny Hilser
Danny Hilser
Aidan Zitnay
Danny Hilser
Department Leadership Roster
Danny Hilser
Director
Danny Hilser
Writer
Danny Hilser
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Frequently Asked Questions About Playing Through the Applause
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Playing Through the Applause about?
Matthew is a senior in high school, who has big aspirations of being a musician, but suffers from stage freight. He has to make the choice of taking the next step, or staying in the dark.
Who directed Playing Through the Applause?
Playing Through the Applause was directed by Danny Hilser.
Who stars in Playing Through the Applause?
The principal cast of Playing Through the Applause includes Matthew Quevedo, Phillip Kozan, Aidan Zitnay, Soham Agrawal, Danny Hilser.
When was Playing Through the Applause released and how long is it?
Playing Through the Applause was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Playing Through the Applause?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Playing Through the Applause was composed by Aidan Zitnay.