This video features four songs from my new musical FREEDOM, performed as part of the New Works Cabaret at Theatre Arlington in Texas—an exciting evening spotlighting emerging voices in musical theatre. Directed, produced, and accompanied by Rebecca Lowrey (CEO of MusicalWriters.com), the full show featured works by eight writers. This video includes just my contribution. Enjoy!
About my show - FREEDOM is a new rock-infused musical inspired by the classic tale of Moses, a young man torn between royal privilege and stark injustice. It centers around the women in his life. It asks - what are you willing to fight for?
Enjoy a selection of my current work.
Freedom, a new musical....
Broadway World
"....I admire writer / composer Chari Smith’s
work..."
The Jewish Review
"...Smith did extensive research into Ancient Egyptian history, adding in details where none exist."
Full story First songs from Moses musical to premiere at Fertile Ground Fest
The Willamette Week
"....By portraying women from the Moses story, this concert of songs from Chari Smith’s rock musical evokes the common humanity of mothers around the globe today."
Full Story Fertile Ground's Latest Crop of New Works Sprouts Hope with an Edge
About The Piano....
“….a charming picture book about the experience of learning how to play an instrument from the perspective of a piano and its journey through one young musician’s life. The illustrations by Elle Smith, the author’s daughter, add warmth and depth to the story.” Amy Wang, The Oregonian
Full story: Catch up with these 10 picture books from Oregon authors and illustrators
The Berklee College of Music Alumni News
National Association for Music Education blog
More Press for The Piano
- School Library Connection
- Readers Favorite
A Kid to Know: The Illustrator
- Denise Castañon for PDX Parent Magazine, p.9
Book Review: The Piano by Chari Smith
- Bookworm for Kids
- The Reading Behaviorist
New Children's Books from Local Jewish Women
- The Jewish Review
Tune in
- An author interview and webinar featuring Chari Smith
The Piano was a part of the Lingokids reading marathon.
Listen to it here.
Credits:
Composed by Juan Delgado
Produced by Lingokids (http://lingokids.com/)
Narrated by Chari Smith
Check out more Lingokids here.
Reading with Your Kids Podcast
- Chari and Elle talk with host Jed Doherty - 2/24
What are you Reading? What are you Writing? Podcast
- Chari and Elle talk with Karen E. Osborne, Released 2/3
Interested in having Chari and Elle as a guest on your podcast, blog, or other media? Send us a note.
For Teachers
Unleashing Readers: Bringing Songwriting into the Classroom