Author Archives: Shoshana G.

Park and Bark: 12 Mini-Operas About Fort Greene Park

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Shoshana G.

For the past three months, I have been participating in a class at my former graduate program (the Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program at NYU). In the class we wrote mini-operas about Fort Greene Park, a park with a fascinating history that … Continue reading →

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Spring Singing

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Shoshana G.

My final chorus concert this spring is the New York Pops 33rd Birthday Gala: Do You Hear the People Sing on Monday, May 2nd at Carnegie Hall. We get to celebrate the collaborations of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, the songwriting team … Continue reading →

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Chorus Concert: The Composer Speaks Series

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Shoshana G.

The chorus I sing with, Essential Voices USA, has a concert coming up! The Composer Speaks Concert Series Austrian Emigres: Schoenberg, Von Trapp and the Power of Music This program will explore the stories of Austrian emigres whose experiences have … Continue reading →

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Countdown to 2016: 2015 TV

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Shoshana G.

This year, I think I can identify a theme: Almost all of these shows have a woman as the main character. The ones that don’t are Mad Men, which is as much about the women as the men, and The Middle, a … Continue reading →

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Countdown to 2016: 2015 Books

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Shoshana G.

Last year, I read 12 books! This year I also read 12, although, like last year, 2 of them were A Series of Unfortunate Events books that I am reading to my babysitting charge. I’m glad I’ve kept up my reading pace. Overall, I read … Continue reading →

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Countdown to 2016: 2015 Movies

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Shoshana G.

I saw 18 movies this year. This is a major drop from last year’s 25, but I knew it would be low, and frankly I’m surprised it’s as high as it is. I kind of gave up on movies this … Continue reading →

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Countdown to 2016: 2015 Theater

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Shoshana G.

Last year I saw 73 shows/readings/concerts, which was a huge drop from the previous year of 90. This year I saw 89… I’m on the upswing! I thought the number would be much lower because I never feel like I’m seeing as … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Rodgers and Hammerstein

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Shoshana G.

Tonight my chorus, Essential Voices USA, performs a concert celebrating the work of Rodgers and Hammerstein at Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops and soloists Sierra Boggess and Julian Ovenden. In anticipation of the concert, I posted on Facebook every day this … Continue reading →

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What I Did on My Summer Vacation

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Shoshana G.

Hello, and welcome back to the blog section of my website. Here is an update on what I was up to this summer. I did a lot of work, and none of it was seen! That’s because I was mainly working on … Continue reading →

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Countdown to 2015: 2014 TV

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Shoshana G.

Disclaimer: I only rank shows that I watch and I’m not a TV critic. Also, there are some spoilers. Read at your own risk…   1. The Americans The first season of The Americans was good but not memorable enough to make last … Continue reading →

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