TREESON: An Eco-Musical

“The score is incredibly dynamic, sophisticated and earthbound. Exceptional songwriting. An outstanding cast album!”

— Joe Barros, Director of New York Theatre Barn

“I enjoyed the TREESON Original Cast Recording! It reminded me in some ways of HAIR...in the sense of how attractively listenable it is!”

— Jack Viertel, Producer and Author of The Secret Life of the American Musical: How Broadway Shows Are Built

“I’ve been around the Broadway industry for years...this recording rivals any I’ve heard. A must listen!”

— Dave Hondel, Creator and Host of The Stage Door Show

“The cast recording is amazing! The lyrics are clever, the music is compelling...it has every storytelling skill for success! I cannot wait to see it on stage. I had goosebumps!
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— Martín Acuña, Creator and Host of Backstage Talk Podcast

ABOUT

In the present-day, moody, Pacific Northwest, people go about their day like every other day, unaware of the environmental tragedies occurring around them. While some fight for the trees, others have come to accept there is no changing the status quo. Ash, heir to a logging empire, is at the center of it all and for them, life is easy. But when they are suddenly confronted with a life-changing decision, they are forced to reflect on their purpose in life: remain loyal to the firm, join the activists, or--carve a new path of their own. As Terra, the activists, and Wind, Water and Fire guide them, they contemplate what their legacy will be. Tensions rise between the loggers and activists, local and global needs, and the present and future in this love story between humanity and Earth. Ash’s journey unfolds via a soaring soundtrack blending indigenous, Western and folk music, resulting in an Americana story which demonstrates how we each have the power to act to save the world. The question is… Will you play your part before it’s too late?

TREESON was conceived in April 2020 and has been in development for 3 years. Most recently, it was announced as a Eugene O’Neill Semi-finalist (2023) and received a truncated production at The Dairy Arts Center in Boulder, Colorado (August, 2022) produced by Parlando School of Musical Arts. The Original Cast Recording (demo) was released in 2021.

*Special thanks to LBK, loyal environmentalist and the inspiration for this story.*

Music

Music & Lyrics by G. Victoria Campbell. Arrangements by Joseph Purdue.

The full concept album with 19 tracks is available for purchase and streaming in all digital stores and platforms.

4:08

Take Over

Earth feels hopeless. This is her plea to humanity, as she urges everyone to take responsibility. Performed by G. Victoria Campbell.
3:36

War in the Woods

A protest erupts in the forest, and Ash is forced to choose between Holzenfirma logging and the activist cause. Performed by Daniele Alan-Carter, G. Victoria Campbell, Jenny Mollett, Stephen Ingram, Auguste Jankauskaite, Diana Chu, Aly Carrigan, Simon Bächtiger and Sarah Waddington.
3:21

Mother Earth

Ash reflects on their appreciation for nature, and of their regret. Will they be too late to make things right? Performed by Daniele Alan-Carter.
5:18

Birth to Earth

Ash, the Activists and the Elements unite at the cliffs in a final call to action. Performed by Daniele Alan-Carter, Diana Chu, Sarah Waddington, Sinead Davies, Sarsi Grace, Auguste Jankauskaite, Simon Bächtiger, and Luisa Cortés.

Creative

G. VICTORIA CAMPBELL

Music, Lyrics & Book by G. Victoria Campbell

G. Victoria Campbell, Ph.D. (she/her) is a singer-songwriter, composer-lyricist, playwright and I/O psychologist. She grew up in Seattle, moved to Switzerland in 2019, then moved to NYC in 2022. Projects include TREESON (O’Neill NMTC Semi-finalist ‘23, SheNYCArts Semi-finalist ‘23, Spark Theatre Festival NYC ‘23, NYMF ‘22), PHILIPPA (a new musical about Philippa Duke Schuyler), and WHICH TWIN WINS?. Her songs have been performed at venues around the world including 54 Below, The Green Room 42, and the Union Theatre (London). She is a Soho House Foundation Fellow (‘23) and incoming artist-in-residence at The Tyrone Guthrie Center in Ireland (‘24). She writes music in a variety of genres including musical theater, folk, pop-rock, nu jazz, melodic metal and Nordic EDM and is a frequent collaborator with MoEoStAr, The Churning Mondays and Jacob Didas. When not writing music, she provides custom HR and DEIA solutions for clients. Whether consulting with HR clients or making art, her mission is to uplift and empower marginalized communities by inspiring humanity toward collective action to help transform our society to have greater belonging, equity, and inclusion. Memberships: Dramatists Guild, BMI Lehman Engel MT Workshop, BMI, Soho House, Maestra, MTF.

Andrew Coopman

Book by Andrew Coopman

ANDREW COOPMAN (they/he) is a genderqueer director, choreographer, and playwright of Middle Eastern/European descent. Andrew’s work has been on stages in Chicago, Dallas, Milwaukee, New York City, and throughout the Pacific Northwest. Directing & Choreography credits include: HEAD OVER HEELS (Lakewood Playhouse), Bryony Lavery’s FROZEN: A Play (UW Cabaret Theater), THE CONVENT OF PLEASURE (Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble), I & YOU (Burien Actor’s Theater), LOVE & INFORMATION (online), THE WIZARD OF OZ (Tacoma Little Theater), LITTLE WOMEN (Seattle Musical Theater), INTO THE WOODS (Studio East), ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theatre), Disney’s BEAUTY & THE BEAST (Edmonds Driftwood Players), JAMES & THE GIANT PEACH (Village Theatre), WILDE TALES (Seattle Opera), and SUNFLOWER SISTERS (premiere, Eclectic Theater). In addition to TREESON, their work as a playwright include …AND THEN LIGHTNING STRUCK being developed with Farmers Alley Theatre in Kalamazoo, MI and THE TAROT CARD PLAY being developed at Strawdog Theatre in Chicago. MFA in Directing: University of Washington. Proud SDC and AGMA member. AndrewCoopman.com

JOSEPH PURDUE

Arranged, Produced and Mixed by Joseph Purdue

JOSEPH PURDUE is a composer and lyricist from the United Kingdom. He has written music and lyrics for three original musicals, LEGENDS OF ARAHMA, CATFISH and UNFOLDING TALES. His works have been performed multiple times in London and have featured many West End stars. LEGENDS OF ARAHMA will feature as one of four musicals in a new American TV series, 'Opening Night America'. Click here to find out more. Joseph has also composed for many short films and hopes to transition into full length features in the future. His passion for film scores has certainly found its way into his stage work, which is most evident in LEGENDS OF ARAHMA. After completing a first draft of this score, he sent a few samples to Stephen Schwartz, who enjoyed the music and kindly offered to meet with him to give advice on the 'craft' of writing lyrics. It was an invaluable experience for the young composer. Joseph has also worked as a freelance arranger and audio producer. He wrote chords, vocal harmonies and created orchestrations for TREESON and produced the concept album. Most recently, he worked as a co-orchestrator for the exciting new musical, FOR TONIGHT, for which he also produced the concept album. JosephPurdue.com