In the fierce competition to sequence the human genome, will the grand prize be the public good or the private profit? And in the midst of the frenzied race to determine what makes a human being, how will three people-- each in hot pursuit of scientific discovery and enduring fame-- discover their own humanity? This unpredictably hilarious true story depicts the double-talk and double-cross in the pursuit of double-stranded DNA.
Featuring Hugo Armstrong, Karri Krause, William Salyers
Scenic Design Gary Smoot
Costume Design Diane Graebner
Lighting Design Jose Lopez
Sound Design Robin Broad
Props Nick Santiago
Video Design Jason Thompson
Assistant Director Johnathan Levit
Casting Raul Staggs
Production Stage Manager Jaclyn Kalkhurst
Publicist Aldrich & Associates
Key Art Christopher Komuro
Production Photographer Ed Krieger
“Takes audiences along on [a] thrilling dash.” -Arroyo Monthly
“Very, very funny.” -Pasadena Star News Blog
“Flashy and ambitious…sharply executed.” -LA Times
“Stylishly and imaginatively realized by director John Langs and potently delivered by three fine actors.” -Backstage
“Dazzling stage technology…gorgeous motion picture elements. All three of the performers are engaging and talented.” -Edge
“In a very pleasing twist of expectations, some fiercely human, comic moments make for breathtaking dramatic tension. Fascinating, rapid-fire entertainment.” -LA Weekly
“The show works…brilliantly—instances where Vetner and Collins connect are riveting, and the fact that the story really happened helps engage.” -CurtainUp Los Angeles
“Compelling, even thought-provoking theater…The engaging characters, the high drama, the questions of political and economic expediency, the concerns about the future wrought by the discoveries made will give everyone who sees the play plenty to chew over as they leave." -Pasadena Star
“Hilarious…the cast is excellent. Sparks fly as we witness the excitement of a great scientific discovery…a thoroughly enjoyable evening at the theatre.” -Blog Critics
