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Sonia Goldberg was a touring Actor/Educator in the Summer of 2019. She has played a couple roles in Compass productions. She played Sylvia Silverton Cinderella (Saves the World!) and The Queen in Peas and Harmony. Her favorite Compass play is Jungle Book! She says, "I only saw it once, but I LOVE [it]! The script is genuinely funny. I laughed until my cheeks hurt! And Mowgli as a character is kind and courageous. Mowgli is so much fun to watch".
Sonia dressed as Rose from the Compass production of Peas and Harmony.
#1 What was your favorite music group in middle school?
I was obsessed with Evanescence. I had multiple t-shirts and wristbands from hot topic to prove it. I was a bit of a wanna-be goth back in the day!
I was obsessed with Evanescence. I had multiple t-shirts and wristbands from hot topic to prove it. I was a bit of a wanna-be goth back in the day!
#2 Soup or salad?
Sooooooup.
#3 Villain or hero?
Villain! But the kind of villain who secretly has a heart of gold and gets redeemed in the end! So, both, kind of.
#4 Cake or pie?
That’s rough. But it’s gotta be pie.
#5 Top five favorite snacks:
In no particular order:
apples & cheese, sugar snap peas & hummus, hot cheetos with lime, seedless purple grapes, and french fries (with ketchup & mayo)
#6 What’s something you do to relax?
I like to meditate! I use apps on my phone that have guided meditations for relaxation, positive thinking, and goal-setting. I also like listening to jazz and classical music.
#7 Describe your favorite mug.
My favorite mug has a deep brown outside, with a teal/yellow swirly inside. It has a smooth and solid handle and it’s not too big, not to small - juuuust right!
Sooooooup.
#3 Villain or hero?
Villain! But the kind of villain who secretly has a heart of gold and gets redeemed in the end! So, both, kind of.
#4 Cake or pie?
That’s rough. But it’s gotta be pie.
#5 Top five favorite snacks:
In no particular order:
apples & cheese, sugar snap peas & hummus, hot cheetos with lime, seedless purple grapes, and french fries (with ketchup & mayo)
#6 What’s something you do to relax?
I like to meditate! I use apps on my phone that have guided meditations for relaxation, positive thinking, and goal-setting. I also like listening to jazz and classical music.
#7 Describe your favorite mug.
My favorite mug has a deep brown outside, with a teal/yellow swirly inside. It has a smooth and solid handle and it’s not too big, not to small - juuuust right!
 Sonia playing the cello as Musician Bear from the Chicago Children's Theatre production of Wake Up, Brother Bear! | #8 Describe a teacher you looked up to as a child. My music teacher Ms. Pepin! She always reached out to the shy kids and encouraged us to participate and be silly & loud without fear. I would never have joined choir if it weren’t for her believing in me! |
#9 What’s your favorite thing to do in Chicago in the winter?
When it snows, I like to go sledding in Warren Park. And then go home and make hot chocolate to warm up!
#10 Why do you live in Chicago?
I grew up here, it’s my home. I feel totally nourished and invigorated by the arts scene here and always have. Plus, we have the best food, and the prettiest parks and buildings. Why would I leave?!
#11 If you weren’t an artist, what would you be?
I would probably be a therapist. I love listening to people and helping them through their problems.
#12 What’s the household chore that you would avoid forever if you could?
I don’t mind doing laundry, but I HATE putting it away. I wish my clothes could fly back into my drawers and onto hangers as soon as they’re clean!
When it snows, I like to go sledding in Warren Park. And then go home and make hot chocolate to warm up!
#10 Why do you live in Chicago?
I grew up here, it’s my home. I feel totally nourished and invigorated by the arts scene here and always have. Plus, we have the best food, and the prettiest parks and buildings. Why would I leave?!
#11 If you weren’t an artist, what would you be?
I would probably be a therapist. I love listening to people and helping them through their problems.
#12 What’s the household chore that you would avoid forever if you could?
I don’t mind doing laundry, but I HATE putting it away. I wish my clothes could fly back into my drawers and onto hangers as soon as they’re clean!
| #13 What are the best three things about you? I am an optimist, I am responsible, and I am a warm person, so people tend to feel comfortable to open up around me. |  Sonia teaching at the Peas and Harmony CCD Summer Performance Camp in Kohler, WI 2019 |
#14 Tell us three things you remember about kindergarten.
I remember singing Christmas carols with my classmates, learning how to tie my shoes from a VERY patient teacher, and playing math games with fun colorful beads.
#15 How do you like to spend a rainy day?
Reading/talking to a friend/getting work done, with a warm beverage, RIGHT by a window, so you can enjoy the rain without getting wet.
#16 What’s your favorite holiday? How do you celebrate it?
New Years Eve! I invited lots of loved ones over to my home and ask everyone to bring food. So we all have lots to eat and ring in the new year with good company.
I remember singing Christmas carols with my classmates, learning how to tie my shoes from a VERY patient teacher, and playing math games with fun colorful beads.
#15 How do you like to spend a rainy day?
Reading/talking to a friend/getting work done, with a warm beverage, RIGHT by a window, so you can enjoy the rain without getting wet.
#16 What’s your favorite holiday? How do you celebrate it?
New Years Eve! I invited lots of loved ones over to my home and ask everyone to bring food. So we all have lots to eat and ring in the new year with good company.
 Classic Doc Marten boots! | #17 What’s a product or service that you love so much, you would happily be their spokesperson? What’s so great about it? Doc Marten boots - they’re indestructible and very comfy once you wear them in! Plus they come in a lot of cool patterns and colors which I love. |
#18 What did you want to be when you grew up?
At first, I wanted to be a Nurse so I could help people. Also I LOVED babies, and I thought being a nurse meant I got to meet a lot of them.
#19 Morning person or night owl?
Morning person! I like waking up early to get stuff done. Plus, watching the sun rise on the lake is GORGEOUS.
#20 What’s a piece of advice someone gave to you, that’s stuck with you?
Take risks! Don’t always go for the sure thing, put yourself out there sometimes! :)
At first, I wanted to be a Nurse so I could help people. Also I LOVED babies, and I thought being a nurse meant I got to meet a lot of them.
#19 Morning person or night owl?
Morning person! I like waking up early to get stuff done. Plus, watching the sun rise on the lake is GORGEOUS.
#20 What’s a piece of advice someone gave to you, that’s stuck with you?
Take risks! Don’t always go for the sure thing, put yourself out there sometimes! :)
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