Theatrical work
The Loop
2026 • Voice, piano, rhythm section, and chamber ensemble
A present-day Chicago musical about seven people whose lives form a hidden circle of contact, conflict, memory, and return.
John Van Geem
Musicals
Theatrical projects with synopsis, character lists, demos, videos, and perusal scores.
Signature work
One Thousand Words
A musical by John Van Geem
One Thousand Words is an exploration of love, loss, and the enduring power of friendship set against the backdrop of 1940s America. The story follows two young friends, Warren and Daniel, who forge an unbreakable bond amidst the harsh realities of life—from a coal mining town to New York City to a world at war—leading them on a journey of self-discovery. Through the framework of a present-day journalist interviewing an elderly Warren, the story unfolds, revealing the impact their experiences had on their lives and the legacy of their relationship.
23 songs • PDF scores • Voice, violin, cello, acoustic guitar, and theatrical ensemble (six-piece band arrangements)