The Genesis Project is a new program designed by the non-profit organization to nurture and showcase emerging cabaret artists (including performers, producers, musicians, writers, and other artists) by providing performance opportunities, master classes, mentorship roundtables, and networking events with industry professionals.

Coordinated by 54 Below’s programming team, a diverse group of artists from varied backgrounds and performance styles has been selected to participate in the program by a panel of industry professionals, including Playwright/Casting Director Gregory Van Acker (The Prince of Saffron, Kismet Reclaimed), Writer/Performer Vaibu Mohan (Village Songs, Sati: Goddess Incarnate), Writer Joseph Thor (Odds and Ends: A Song Cycle), Performer/ Director/Educator J Andrew Speas (Disney’s Aladdin national tour, Hawthorne, Brina), Performer/Voice Teacher Kiara Wade (Gypsy, Guys and Dolls), and Composer/Recording Artist John Ertman (Alone: A New Musical, Abbey Road Live Sessions).

54 Below’s Genesis Project is funded with generous support from Hybrid Films, Daniel Elias, and David Houts.