Aimee (she/her) is a Philadelphia-based performer, producer, and project manager. She is also an improviser and the founder of two Jewish a cappella groups. Aimee enjoys exploring how creativity and organization can work in tandem. Aimee co-produced Curlyfish Productions' inaugural work /red room/  in 2023.  When she isn't project managing during the day, producing with Curlyfish, or singing, Aimee can be found in a coffee shop near her apartment in South Philly. 

Steven Crino is a composer that seeks to tell relevant stories through emotionally rich and intimate music. His music has been described as “stunningly beautiful, heartfelt, lush, and delicate.” He has written two award-winning operas, countless songs, Choral music, chamber music and orchestral music. His third opera, Six Autumns on the Hudson, just received its world premiere this past fall. Steven actively seeks out collaboration with living writers and interdisciplinary artists. He is a co-founder of The Circus Opera Company, an organization that synthesizes opera with dynamic circus arts. Steven's Acro Piano Duet was recently premiered at the Kimmel Center as part of the Philadelphia Orchestra's "Orchestra After Five" pre-concert series. 

In addition to the numerous soloists who have commissioned Steven’s music, his works have been premiered by The Podcast Opera Company, The Boston New Music Initiative, and The Silk Ruby Trio. Steven has also been recognized by competitions around the world. He is the winner of The Aural Compass Projects' Emerging Composer Competition, the 3rd International A.D. Kastalsky Choral Music Competition, and the 3rd place winner in the 2021 American Prize. He is also the recipient of the Richard M. Duris Scholarship for Excellence in Classical Music, and multiple grants from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. 

Steven is an adjunct faculty member at the Boyer College of Music and Dance of Temple University, where he teaches courses in Music Theory and Music History. He received his Doctoral Degree from the Peabody Institute, where he also completed degrees in Composition (M.M.) and Theory Pedagogy (M.M.). Steven includes among his mentors Michael Hersch, Kevin Puts, Omar Thomas, and Benjamin C.S. Boyle.

www.stevencrino.com

@stevecrino

Doriane (they/she) is a playwright, photographer, and performer. They’re intrigued by the unusual. Last year, they wrote and produced Curlyfish Productions' inaugural work /red room/ which was performed at the Receiving Vault in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Outside of the arts, she is a Security+ certified IT professional who enjoys playing Tetris and writing fanfiction.