My name is Andy Pope. I am a lifelong pianist, composer, and musical playwright. In recent years, I have also been involved with journalism. My work has appeared on the independent news site Berkeleyside, the blog site Classism Exposed, and the news site Spokane Faith and Values. In addition, I’ve been published in a newspaper called Street Spirit, where my column — Homeless No More — has encouraged those who have escaped homelessness during their transition to indoor living.
I’ve also written a new musical, Eden in Babylon which explores the effects of homelessness on the youth of 21st Century America. As such, it portrays the hugeness of the division caused by the ever-widening gap between the super-rich and the grossly impoverished in today’s society. Though meant to be entertaining, Eden in Babylon is also intended to be enlightening, since it depicts the world of youth homelessness in a realistic way.
Among my many pages and posts, you will find sound files, demo recordings, videos, a script, and other material pertinent to this project. While I don’t want to give away the whole story on the front page, the comments below are from people familiar with it.
Please donate to Eden in Babylon.
Your work and interest in the theatre deserves appreciation and recognition. All the best in your future endeavors.
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Thank you! You encouragement is appreciated.
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The resolution of the story is a microcosmic view of what needs to happen macrocosmically! I particularly agree with the perspectives you share in the paragraph after the synopsis.
Thank you for your interest in and comments on my blog.
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You’re welcome, Ken. I suspected you’d be in accord. It’s this shared perspective that drew me to your blog in the first place. Thanks for everything.
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Andy, knowing your music and the exceptional talent at writing, this will be a wonderful musical. I sent a small donation, and hope it will help you in your path. All the best.
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Thanks, Hayden! And thanks for following my blog. I’ll keep you updated. All the best to you as well.
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Your title drew me in – I love theatre and believe there is no substitute for it. All the very best
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I agree completely. There is no substitute for good live theatre. And I’m glad to hear the title drew you in!
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