Songs
Small World
The first song in The Journey Home sung by Cassie. She introduces the listener to the ark she lives on and reveals a secret she’s never told anyone.
Performed by Hannah Herbert-Hunt with backup vocals by Keith Herbert.
Why Doncha Just
The second song in The Journey Home. We meet Leo, and he and Cassie clearly have a lot to figure out in their relationship.
Performed by Brett Miller and Hannah Herbert-Hunt.
Houston
The third song of The Journey Home introduces us to Freddy, a friend to Cassie, Leo, and Phoebe who has an unusual dream for a space kid.
Performed by Bradley Stein.
Delany Chip
The fourth song in The Journey Home, a jazzy anthem for Delany, the computer that controls all functions of The Starburst. But is this machine capable of more than meets the eye?
Performed by Bradley Stein, Keith Herbert, Lee Simes, and Hannah Herbert-Hunt.
Everybody Has a Place
In the fifth song of The Journey Home, Phoebe laments the roles the stewards play on the ark while questioning the greater purpose of it all.
Performed by Caroline McQuaig with backup vocals by Keith Herbert and Hannah Herbert-Hunt.
Genetically Mine
In the sixth song of The Journey Home, Cassie discovers that her friend Phoebe is genetically linked to the boy Cassie is currently seeing. The two discuss what this means for their friendship and future romances.
Performed by Hannah Herbert-Hunt and Kilraine Pinyard.
Earth
In the seventh song of The Journey Home, we meet Rose, Phoebe’s grandmother. As one of the last remaining Earth-born members of the ark she recounts her life back on her home planet, and why she chose to leave it.
Performed by Erika Brewer.
God's Country
After watching an old Earth movie, the four ask Rose about the term “God’s Country,” and what it means for them. Through the song they each describe their idyllic place and dream of where they’d be if they weren’t born on the ark.
Performed by Hannah Herbert-Hunt, Bradley Adam Stein, Brett Miller, and Kilraine Pinyard. Saxophone by David McConnell. Guitar by Keith Herbert
The River Keeps Flowing
The Act One finale of The Journey Home. After Phoebe experienced the loss of the loved one, the whole community comes together to celebrate the life and contributions of one of their original passengers.
Performed by Emily Brady, Bradley Adam Stein, Hannah Herbert-Hunt, Mary Morency, Brett Miller, Lee Simes, Luis Chavez, Richard Divirgilio, Matthew Nathan, Liz Mattera, Tyler VanTassel
Cello: Ansel Cohen
Vibraphone: Dierk Peters
Bass: Adam Podd
Music Direction: Jessica Corbin
If Love Is A Promise
The songwriter’s edition of Leo’s Act Two song. When he’s unexpectedly linked to his friend Phoebe, he must decide what their relationship will be going forward.
Performed by Keith Herbert.
What to Believe
Cassie’s Act Two song. After hearing Freddie confess his feelings for her and hopes for their future, Cassie contemplates whether she is ready to reciprocate those feelings, and what it really means to believe in love.
Performed by Hannah Herbert-Hunt.