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A musical by John Van Geem
One Thousand Words
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.
Broadway-edit score materials from John Van Geem's developing musical, including ensemble arrangements for voice, violin, cello, and acoustic guitar. Peruse the full song list, instrumentation, and PDF scores below.
Song list
Broadway-edit order — tap a score to open the PDF.
- 1
Story of Stories (Overture)
Act ISix-piece ensemble: voice, violin, cello, acoustic guitar - 2a
Mountain's Hymn
Act ISix-piece ensemble: voice, violin, cello, acoustic guitar - 3
There I'd Be
Act ISix-piece ensemble: voice, violin, cello, acoustic guitar - 4
Here Today
Act ISix-piece ensemble: voice, violin, cello, acoustic guitar - 5
A Way to Love You
Act ISix-piece ensemble: voice, violin, cello, acoustic guitar - 6
You Will See
Act ISix-piece ensemble: voice, violin, cello, acoustic guitar - 7
The Savoy
Act ISix-piece ensemble: voice, violin, cello, acoustic guitar - 8
There I'd Be (Reprise)
Act ISix-piece ensemble: voice, violin, cello, acoustic guitar - 9
While I'm Away
Act ISix-piece ensemble: voice, violin, cello, acoustic guitar - 10
Promise
Act ISix-piece ensemble: voice, violin, cello, acoustic guitar - 11
Entr'acte + Daniel's Fall
Act IISix-piece ensemble: voice, violin, cello, acoustic guitar - 11b
Daniel's Fall
Act IISix-piece ensemble: voice, violin, cello, acoustic guitar - 12
Eyes on the Prize
Act IISix-piece ensemble: voice, violin, cello, acoustic guitar - 12b
Battle Sequence
Act IISix-piece ensemble: voice, violin, cello, acoustic guitar - 13
To See You Again
Act IISix-piece ensemble: voice, violin, cello, acoustic guitar - 14
Shelter
Act IISix-piece ensemble: voice, violin, cello, acoustic guitar - 16
Not Close, But Not Far
Act IIVoice and piano (NAMT selection) - 19
You Will See (Reprise)
Act IISix-piece ensemble: voice, violin, cello, acoustic guitar - 20a
Finale
Act IISix-piece ensemble: voice, violin, cello, acoustic guitar - 20b
Final Bows
Act IISix-piece ensemble: voice, violin, cello, acoustic guitarScore forthcoming - —
Intro & Outros (Part 1)
UnderscoreSix-piece ensemble: violin, cello, acoustic guitar - —
Intro & Outros (Part 2)
UnderscoreSix-piece ensemble: violin, cello, acoustic guitar - —
Intro & Outro (Part 3)
UnderscoreSix-piece ensemble: violin, cello, acoustic guitar
Show packet
Overview and introductory materials for the musical.
One Thousand Words — Introduction (PDF)
Overview and project introduction.
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Characters
Principal roles in the current dramatic draft.
- Warren — coal-town youth who becomes a storyteller
- Daniel — Warren's closest friend
- Elizabeth — pivotal relationship in Warren's journey
- Richard — featured vocalist (Story of Stories)
- Virginia — featured vocalist (The Savoy)
- Journalist — present-day interviewer framing the narrative
Promo reel
Concept and promotional video.
Production notes
- • Score PDFs are sourced from the Broadway Edit workshop materials and NAMT submission scores where noted.
- • Audio demos and full cast recordings can be added in a future import pass.
- • For licensing, workshop, or production inquiries, use the contact page.