Emily Simonian is a composer, lyricist, and librettist, and the creator of “When Two of Us Meet”. Emily's love for music crosses multiple genres, including pop, rock, jazz, and musical theatre. Raised on "a steady diet of 90's pop, Beatles, Disney movies and classic musicals", she earned a merit-based scholarship and studied briefly at Berklee College of Music, and Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, earning a B.F.A. in Contemporary Music. As a singer-songwriter, Emily penned two EPs under the professional name EMMY, and performed her original music nationwide. Simonian continues to perform locally in the DC area. 

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In addition to writing music, Emily has a Masters Degree in Psychology. Her contributions to mental health conversations have reached a broad audience through media outlets like TIME magazine, The Washington Post, Huff Post, Newsweek, Healthline, Cosmopolitan, Instyle, and Women's Health, to name a few. While in the mental health field, Simonian found her way back to writing, authoring a family therapy book titled, “The Essential Family Therapy Workbook''. 

 

Currently, Simonian has been immersed in writing within the musical theatre genre, working closely with a dedicated team to bring her first musical to life. The two-act musical, inspired by her Armenian ancestors' exciting and turbulent emigration to America in the early 20th century, is anticipated to be workshopped in Fall 2024.

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Rebecka Kazarian Webb brings a wealth of theatrical expertise to the table, showcasing a remarkable breadth of experience. Holding an undergraduate degree in theater from the prestigious University of California, San Diego, she has made her mark as a skilled Lighting Designer for productions like "Winter Time" and as a visionary Director for the captivating play "Dog Sees God." Not limited to the stage, she has also made significant contributions as a Lighting Specialist, lending her expertise to a range of events in the vibrant Washington D.C. area for the better part of a decade. 

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Adding to her diverse skill set, Rebecka skillfully utilizes her Master's Degree in Special Education from the University of Maryland in her work as a Stage Manager and Co-Director for numerous original productions with Art Stream, an inclusive theatre company. Her exceptional ability to seamlessly navigate between various roles, coupled with her passion for creating unforgettable theatrical experiences, has solidified her reputation as a versatile and dynamic force in the world of theater.

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Alena Kutumian is an Armenian American composer whose music procures inspiration from an array of influences and artists. Growing up in a musical family, she taught herself how to play guitar and piano, and also plays the clarinet and sings. Her musical background, as well as her love for musical theatre, led her to composing for concert, theatre, and film.

 

Her first piece she composed, “Little Soul: Oor Es Hokiges,” was performed by the Sidney Sussex College Choir in Cambridge directed by Dr. David Skinner in March of 2020. Other works have been performed by ensembles such as Duo Zonda, Brightwork New Music Ensemble, and Room to Spare.

Alena received her Bachelor's of Science in Neuroscience with a minor in Music at the University of California, Riverside where she studied composition under Dr. Dana Kaufman and Dr. Ian Dicke. She received her Masters in Music Theory and Composition: Screen Scoring at the New York University Steinhardt in May 2023, where she studied under Eric V. Hachikian and Chris Hajian.
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Alena's music can be heard in the documentary Children of Sin directed by Soukaina Alaoui El Hassani, Uptown directed by Harold Kahane, and Flyboy directed by Dean E. Kobs.

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