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‘Here We Are’… or Are We?
A talented colleague of mine and long time Sondheim fan, Samuel Eli Shepherd joins a Sondheim virgin (me), to review the musical (half musical?) Here We Are. Read more
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“All Art Aspires to the Condition of Music:” Reading Endgame as a Musical Score
I recently went to see Sondheim’s Here We Are, and my first thought was “It’s Endgame all over again.” So, of course I had to spiral a bit more about Beckett’s masterpiece. Read more
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Re-Defining Masculinity through “A Queer, Half-Witted” Eiron
With Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary approaching, and inspired by a conversation with “Emmett” author Lev A.C. Rosen, yours truly reflects on Austen’s use of Greek comedy to criticize toxic masculinity in all-time favorite “Northanger Abbey.” Read more
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Like everything in Taylor Swift’s universe, 1989 (Taylor’s Version) is all about the fans
1989 (Taylor’s Version) is out. It’s time to unpack fans reactions. Read more
Welcome to my blog!
Somewhat stream of consciousness, somewhat academic essay/opinion column type of content. This is a creative playground for my thoughts to roam free, an excercise in letting go and allowing my mind go places, just for the pleasure of thinking and writing. I hope you wander with me.
Giulia Leo 