Freedom is a new rock-infused musical inspired by the classic story of Moses, a young man torn between royal privilege and stark injustice. It pulls back the curtain on this epic tale, revealing the family who shaped him and giving voice to the women whose courage has long been overlooked. A universal story of our shared humanity that asks – what are you willing to fight for?
Research on Ancient Egypt and the Torah provides a general guideline for the development of the story.
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“What’s clear is Smith’s musical talent – the songs are beautiful.”
Broadway World
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Recordings
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​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.
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Walk with Me
Vocals - Diego Solan Kjelland and Niku Edlund-Farsad, Piano - Chari Smith, Bass guitar/drums/audio engineer. James Julian Villa
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Home
Vocals – Bronwyn Baz and Denni Edlund. Piano – Chari Smith. Guitar, bass guitar, drums and mixing engineer – James Julian Villa.
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I Have a Secret
Vocals - Leah Yorkston; Piano/drums – Chari Smith
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What Have I Done?
Vocals - Diego Solan Kjelland; Piano – Chari Smith
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Let my People Go
Vocals - Peter Wilberding, Diego Solan Kjelland, Naama Friedman, and Teague Shattuck and. Bass guitar/drums/audio engineer - James Julian Villa
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Recorded at Brizzleman Studios.
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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
