emily simonian
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Book, music, lyrics
When Two of Us Meet is an immigrant success story about resilience, overcoming adversity, and the power of community. Using contemporary music, the musical follows a spirited family’s turbulent journey from Armenia to America in the early 20th century, emphasizing their personal and cultural evolution.
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2025 Top 12 Finalist, Florida Festival of New Musicals
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2025 Strobia Foundation Grant Recipient
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2025 Top 10 Finalist, New Musical Project, Boulder, Colorado
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2025 Debut Concert Reading: The Green Room 42​
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2025 Musical Writers Academy New Works Cabaret, Dallas, Texas
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2025 Concert in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia to the U.S.
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2024 Armenian Int'l Women's Assoc. Grant Recipient (Laurel Karabian Fund for the Arts)
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MIND GAMES
Book, music, lyrics
Amid a messy divorce, a brilliant neuroscientist snaps — and sets out to rewire her ex-husband’s brain in this macabre pop-musical.
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CECILIA
Book, music, lyrics
Cecilia brings to life the legendary story of Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music. Set in ancient Rome, the musical highlights a strong female lead and the universal power of music.

