Double Vision at the 2020 Chicago Musical Theatre Festival

CHICAGO - Oct. 1, 2019 - PRLog -- Double Vision launches its campaign in support of the show. See below for link.

Double Vision, a new sci-fi comedy musical, makes its Midwest premiere at the 2020 Chicago Musical Theatre Festival. An original show of galactic proportions, Double Vision turns musical theatre on its head with science fiction inspirations, queer- and POC-centered narratives, and an 80s rock-inspired score.

The cast features Ryan Frenk, Jennifer Ledesma, Gina Martin, Ethan Carlson, and Brian Pember.

The creative team includes direction by Zach Barr, music and vocal direction by Justin Cavazos, stage management by Erin Collins, and graphic design by Olivia Sy.

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DOUBLE VISION
Book, Music and Lyrics by Olivia Popp

Opening Night: February 4, 2020
Closing Night: February 22, 2020

LOCATION
Broadway Space at The Edge Theater
5451 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are $25 and will be available soon at CMTF.org/double-vision.


INDIEGOGO LINK
Visit igg.me/at/doublevisionthemusical for more information on the campaign and to support institutional change in theatre in the Chicago area and beyond.

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ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Olivia Popp (Book/Music/Lyrics)

Olivia Popp is a writer and artist based in the Bay Area and a student at Stanford University. She has studied with Straight White Men playwright Young Jean Lee and Pulitzer finalist Amy Freed, and her work was performed at the Kennedy Center in 2015. Olivia served as the 18/19 Artistic Director of the Stanford Asian American Theater Project. One day, she wants to create the perfect cult TV musical.

Zach Barr (Director)

Zach Barr is a freelance director and critic working in the Chicagoland area. He serves as the Literary Associate at Sideshow Theatre Company. He recently directed Littlebrain Theatre's Bicycle Thieves, part of RhinoFest 2019. Other projects include work with Otherworld Theatre Company, The Agency Theatre Collective, Kokandy Productions, and Studio East (Kirkland, WA). Zach is a graduate of Northwestern University.

Justin Cavazos (Music and Vocal Director)

Justin Cavazos is a Chicago-based singer, actor, and guitarist. He served as Music Director and Arranger for Stanford Mixed Company. He has performed in Chicago with Pride Films and Plays, Music Theater Works, Transgressive Theatre-Opera, and Porchlight Music Theater. Justin continues to write and arrange music for a cappella voices, rock band, synthesized instruments, and more.

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CONNECT WITH DOUBLE VISION

Website: doublevisionthemusical.com

Indiegogo: igg.me/at/doublevisionthemusical

Facebook: facebook.com/doublevisionthemusical

Instagram: instagram.com/doublevisionthemusical

Twitter: twitter.com/doublevision