"Tyranny remains part of our global narrative.
FREEDOM transforms this epic tale into an accessible, emotionally grounded story that speaks to our shared humanity."
Broadway World
FREEDOM is a high-energy rock musical by Chari Smith—a bold reimagining of the story of Moses. It pulls back the curtain on this ancient tale, giving voice to the women whose courage has long been overlooked and revealing the family who shaped him. A powerful story of our shared humanity that asks: what are you willing to fight for?
Listen to the Album
FREEDOM, A Rock Musical EP
Available on all streaming platforms
Staged Reading Performance
Hillsboro Artists' Regional Theatre (HART)
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In 2026, HART selected Freedom to be a part of their Fertile Ground Festival of New Works with one sold out performance on Sunday, April 12.
Recordings
Who is this Man?
Vocals – Bronwyn Baz, Denni Edlund, Naama Friedman, and Diego Solan Kjelland. Piano – Chari Smith. Guitar, bass guitar, drums and mixing audio engineer – James Julian Villa.
Walk with Me
Vocals - Diego Solan Kjelland and Niku Edlund-Farsad, Piano - Chari Smith, Bass guitar/drums/audio engineer. James Julian Villa
I Have a Secret
Vocals - Denni Edulund; Brandon Navia - Lead Guitar; Piano – Chari Smith; Bass guitar/drums/audio engineer. James Julian Villa
What Have I Done?
Vocals - Diego Solan Kjelland; Piano – Chari Smith
Concert Reading: Fertile Ground Festival of New Works
April 2024 concert reading rehearsal at Eastside Jewish Commons
Photo credit: Andie Petkus Photography
Sandy Bacharach
L to R: Kevin Sanderson-Doughty, Denni Edlund, Caroline Sanderson-Dougth, Niku Edlund-Farsad, Sarah Sanderson-Doughty, and Cory Chesnut
Diego Solan-Kjelland, Peter Wilberding
L to R: Peter Wilberding, Kevin Sanderson-Doughty, Denni Edlund, Caroline Sanderson-Dougthy, and Niku Edlund-Farsad
Reading: PDX Playwrights
PDX Playwrights hosted a cold reading of act one on April 4, 2023 and act two on December 3, 2024. Photo credit: Max Smith
