Michael Gordon Shapiro
TransSetter
michael gordon shapiro
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August 08, 2021
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A funny, down-to-earth, and unsparingly honest look at the difficult journey of gender transition....
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Let’s Write a Musical
michael gordon shapiro
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July 01, 2019
certified reviewer
This layered and utterly sincere show intermixes sweet and bitter to create a surprisingly powerful emotional impact.
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Baccalaureate
michael gordon shapiro
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July 01, 2019
certified reviewer
A funny and touching personal anecdote about a high-school semester abroad, populated with entertaining characters and a carpe diem through-line. ...
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What Am I Even Doing?
michael gordon shapiro
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June 28, 2019
certified reviewer
A sympathetic personal account of a quest for meaning, presented with conviction and personality....
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SON OF A BITCH
michael gordon shapiro
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June 27, 2019
certified reviewer
A relentless, thrilling political dramatization, brought to life excellent actors, perfectly-paced direction, and a top-notch script. Not just for politics junkies.
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Batter Up! My Brain on Baseball
michael gordon shapiro
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June 24, 2019
certified reviewer
Huge fun even for a non-baseball person like myself, as well as a legitimately impressive display of cognitive skill....
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michael gordon shapiro
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June 23, 2019
uncertified reviewer
A joyous and witty interpretation of the cult favorite, performed with humor, personality and consistently spot-on vocals....
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Ride or Die: The Hip-Hop Musical
michael gordon shapiro
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June 23, 2019
certified reviewer
It turns out that the secret to writing for neurodiverse performers is the same as for anyone else: give them a smart story with great music and engaging characters. Absolutely worth checking out on its own merits....
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MOTHER'S MOTHERS' DAY
michael gordon shapiro
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June 23, 2019
certified reviewer
A tongue-in-cheek historical vignette, propelled by humor and a deft intermixing of roles by a talented solo performer. ...
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POCKETS
michael gordon shapiro
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June 22, 2019
certified reviewer
An entertaining musical romp through a sendup of fantasy stories, enriched by a strong interpersonal relationship story at its core....
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