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CRISPR: the Musical!

July 31-August 25 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Every day at 20:40 at C Arts | C Venues | C Aquila Temple (Venue 21)

Finally, a musical about gene editing technology! Two struggling genetics researchers are determined to create the world’s first super-soyabean, but a rival lab will stop at nothing to defeat them. Featuring original songs, dance, action-packed battles and shocking twists, Crispr! the Musical is a high-energy romp that will knock your socks off. The creators of NYC’s Hottie Bop, Duane Stanford and Lina Zikas, portray three pairs of characters whose stories converge into a climactic battle of epic – and hilarious – proportions. A stand-out show that will delight anyone who loves to laugh.

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CRISPR at Caveat NYC

September 2023 - January 2024

CRISPR: the Musical! debutted at Caveat NYC in September 2023. It was then revised and updated for a run at Caveat NYC in January 2024.

About Caveat NYC: Caveat is a 100-seat cabaret comedy theater located under Clinton Street in LES Manhattan. They host shows from comedians around the world and host many shows for the New York Comedy festival.

Praise for CRISPR: the Musical!

What people are saying about this rip-roaring new musical

"STAND-OUT SHOW" - Anna Aubry (UCB)

"'Title of Show' with a science geek twist" - Sarah Rachen Lazarus (Jennifer Coolidge Comedy and Drag Show)

"A love letter to science and the people who do it" - Ben Hirsch (Pietown, Hell Yeah)

"Had me laughing the entire time" - Priya Ghose (Fractal NYC)

Lina Zikas (Writer, Producer)

Lina Zikas is an NYC writer and producer. Her short film "Start Over" was represented in the Court Métrage in the 2018 Cannes International Film Festival. She produces a monthly variety show called Hottie Bop at Under St Marks theater in the East Village. Her original musical Superlike debuted at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective Nov 5, 2022. Her films have received Jury awards in 48 Hour Film Festival Chicago, Campus Movie Fest and Georgia Tech Film Scramble competitions. She graduated with a Materials Engineering degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Duane Stanford (Writer, Producer)

Duane Stanford is a performer, writer and digital media specialist in NYC. He co-produces Hottie Bop, a monthly variety show in NYC, where he performs songs from his narrative albums Hot Pita, Pope Amanda, Feynman Wine, Softbank, and Citizens United. Video and photography clients include MTVu, Ideas United, Everspark Interactive, Zenith Global, and Cox Media Group.

Kevin Qian (Director)

Kevin Qian is an award winning, NYC based producer and artist. His short film, “Steps” was featured in the 2017 Cannes Film Festival Court Metrage. Directing experience includes: “Superlike,” a musical comedy at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective, and a monthly variety show called “Hottie Bop” at Under St. Marks’ Theatre in the East Village. He has worked along side well known actors such as Niecy Nash (Claws, TNT), Sandrah Oh (The Chair, Netflix), and Ray Romano (Somewhere in Queens, Theatrical). Notable Theatre Credits include: Nomad Motel (Rolling World Premiere, Horizon Theatre), Maybe Happy Ending (National Premiere, Alliance Theatre).

Kit Carter (Production Designer and Technical Director)

Kit Carter is a production designer and prop maker based in NYC. She apprenticed with SFDS fabrication and design in Brooklyn. She is the resident prop maker for Hottie Bop, a comedy variety show in NYC. Her prop designs for CRISPR: the Musical were featured on Caveat NYC's website.

CRISPR: the Musical!

OUR SIZZLE REEL

History and Timeline

CRISPR at Caveat NYC

September 2023 - January 2024

Praise for CRISPR: the Musical!

What people are saying about this rip-roaring new musical

Where We're Headed

Edinburgh Fringe: 2024!

OUR TEAM

Lina Zikas (Writer, Producer)

Duane Stanford (Writer, Producer)

Kevin Qian (Director)

Kit Carter (Production Designer and Technical Director)

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