Every year, I say there has to be a better way to do this than by month…
And every year, I do it by month anyway! haha
So, I had a little trouble doing these first couple months, but I suppose here’s what I’ll go with.
January – This was one of the many months I was working on and off with the New York Public Library “Across a Crowded Room” event where people (oftentimes, including this time for me, strangers) write a mini-musical together. So, that was cool to work with new people, including the NYPL.
February – Pretty deep into undergrad here, in my second-to-last (and a very tough) semester. I was learning stuff about physical computing, soldering, and all that crazy stuff. Let’s go!
March – “Between Us Productions” (a place where I’d put on the mini-version of my domestic violence show years ago) reached out to me and asked if I’d be up for being in a virtual festival they were doing – raising money for Black Girls Code. Of course! Any excuse to write music and be in another festival. (Plus, I love Black Girls Code, and am so happy to support them.)
The mini-musical I wrote was called “Can’t Wait For Next June.” It’s about a person never fully taking in the moment, because they’re always too excited about what comes next. It was an idea I had a long, long time ago for my BMI year 1 final. I never explored it. And it didn’t turn out exactly how I thought about it in my mind back then, but I was happy with how it turned out, and I think they were too!
They hit their financial goal for Black Girls Code, so it was a nice night overall!
And this is where I’ll pick up tomorrow!