Author Archives: Shoshana G.

What I Did on My Summer Vacation

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Shoshana G.

It wasn’t really a vacation (aside from the three days I spent down the shore), but I did have a fun, productive summer. The biggest developments have been with the musical I am writing with composer and co-bookwriter Hyeyoung Kim, … Continue reading →

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15-Minute Musical: “Days of Rage” with 4@15

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Shoshana G.

Today is the day! My 15-minute musical with Hyeyoung Kim, “Days of Rage” premieres with 4@15! 4@15 commissions musical theater writing teams to write mini-musicals for musical theater actors from the University of California Irvine’s NYC Satellite Program (Dr. Myrona … Continue reading →

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Chorus Concert

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Shoshana G.

This Friday night I sing in a concert with my chorus, Essential Voices USA, and The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall: Lights, Camera, Action: A Night in Hollywood Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage You can almost taste the popcorn … Continue reading →

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The Search for Avonte: Shared and Personal

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Shoshana G.

While the search for Avonte was a shared NYC experience, I think it had a different resonance for people who have seen a severely autistic family member bolt away. I can still see clearly in my mind my 8-year-old brother … Continue reading →

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Countdown to 2014: 2013 TV

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Shoshana G.

Disclaimer: I only rank shows that I watch (and I did not watch Breaking Bad or Orange is the New Black, etc.). Also, there are some spoilers. Read at your own risk…

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Countdown to 2014: 2013 Books

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Shoshana G.

Last year, I read 13 books! This year I read 12, although 3 of them were A Series of Unfortunate Events books I am reading to my babysitting charge. However, last year many of my books were very short (3 … Continue reading →

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Countdown to 2014: 2013 Movies

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Shoshana G.

I saw 21 movies this year. This is sad, as my count last year was 34, and the year before that it was 29, so this is a plummet from previous years. Granted, I was busy at work and with … Continue reading →

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Countdown to 2014: 2013 Theater

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Shoshana G.

Last year I saw 99 shows/readings/concerts. This year I saw 90— 9 less than last year. I am sad that the number is so low this year, especially when I’ve been blogging and getting a good amount of ticket offers. I did … Continue reading →

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Chorus Concerts!

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Shoshana G.

My chorus, Essential Voices USA, is in the midst of a busy concert season. Last week, we celebrated the great lyricist Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof, She Loves Me, Fiorello!) at our Composer Speaks: Reason to Be Thankful event. … Continue reading →

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An Evening Celebrating Emerging Female Composers Concert Recap, Videos, and more!

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Shoshana G.

On Monday, July 15, I was honored to be one of the seven featured musical theater writers in Sparkification Productions’ An Evening Celebrating Emerging Female Composers. It was a lovely concert with wonderful women writers and singers. The great Mary-Mitchell … Continue reading →

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