That same year, Taub composed and starred in deBessonet’s musical production of Twelfth Night in Central Park. Shaina Taub as Emma Goldman in the NYCC production of “Ragtime” (Photo: Joan Marcus)At this point, it must be interesting to act in a musical you didn’t write. When did you become aware of it, and what makes it a great musical? I like to say that it defies the laws of musical theater science. I’m working collaboratively with dear friends who are some of my favorite musical theater writers in the world.