This rock infused musical was inspired by the classic tale of Moses, a young man torn between royal privilege and stark injustice. Freedom delves into the untold emotional stories of those who were a part of his life—from his mother’s heart-wrenching sacrifice to Pharaoh’s sinister ambitions—taking us on an emotional journey of love, loss, and liberation. It 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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"...I admire writer / composer Chari Smith’s work..." - Broadway World
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Recordings
I Have a Little Secret
Vocals - Leah Yorkston; Piano/drums – Chari Smith
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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 Villa.
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Home
Vocals – Bronwyn Baz and Denni Edlund. Piano – Chari Smith. Guitar, bass guitar, drums and mixing engineer – James Villa.
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What Have I Done?
Vocals - Diego Solan; Piano – Chari Smith
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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
