"Gehenna" is a retro-post apocalyptic musical comedy, and now an album musical. It tells the story of a town of survivors of a nuclear holocaust, who set up a society in the fictional small town of Gehenna, California in 1963. All tracks on this album are available for free download. 

STARRING
Molly Cotten as Lisa
Tara Alise Cox as Evelyn

Emma Howard as Vera
AJ Lewis as Zeke
Abby Carlson as Georgia/Phyllis
Cameron Gilliam as Preacher
Eric Seppala as Burford/Clayton
Dena Drotar as Dr. Walter aka Lois
Bonnie Joy Sludikoff as Pastor Patsy
Patti Lin as Eleanor/Marilyn Monroe
Philip MacBride as Agent Guy Miller
Craig Sherman as JFK/Monty
Ggreg Snyder as Nikita Kruschev/Franklin
Dave Wilson as Dr. Adam Shapiro

Ensemble: Dana Shaw, Andi Karvalas, Troy Barboza, Matt E. Allen, Ndia, Tim McGowan, Samuel Gonzalez

Gehenna

No matter who or how you love, you are bound to have a moment of truth with the other party. Tara Alise Cox is singing the contralto part, with Molly Cotten singing the high soprano.  Artem Zhulev plays saxophone. Robert Heft plays lead guitar, rhythm guitar and bass, Ed Eblen is on drums. @tara-cox-167632375 @molly-cotten-573748187 @robert-heft @ed-eblen-music

That Dare Not Speak Its Name

Finally, a gospel song for people who aren't really that religious. Lead vocal is by Bonnie Joy Sludikoff as Pastor Patsy; backing vox by Dana Shaw, Matt E. Allen, Andie Karvalis and Troy Barboza; fiddle solo is by Ross O. Brown, acoustic guitar and lead electric guitar by Robert Heft, who is also the mixer and engineer. All other instruments by Luis Caldera. It is sung by the character of Pastor Patsy, describing how she has made some changes at her church, what with the world getting all apocalyptic. @Bonnie-Joy-Sludikoff @rossobrown @robert-heft @dlshaw08 @matthew-hocutt @troyarmandbarboza

New Age Religion

This is a teen angst song. Even though the world has been radiated, the surviving teens have to complain about something. The character is Vera, a 17 year old, a bit sad that all of the cute boys have been nuked. Lead vocal by Emma Howard, reprise by Tara Cox. Guitar by Robert Heft, keyboards and bass by Robert Ruby, drums by Ed Eblen. @robertrubymusic @ed-eblen-music @tara-cox-167632375 @robert-heft

Girl In A Post Nuclear World

Girl In A Post-Nuclear World

With this song, the show tries to show what the residents of a small post-apocalytic town might do for entertainment. It is sung by the character of Clayton, with a lead vocal by Eric Seppala. Backing vox by Tara Cox, and dialogue by Tara, myself and Emma Howard. This will be sung and played onstage by a small skiffle combo, i.e. no amps (since there has been a nuclear war and energy will be in short supply.) Engineered and mixed by Robert Heft, instruments by Ray Johnson. @user-178051348 @robert-heft @ericseppala @tara-cox-167632375

Nuclear Waltz

This song is performed by three characters, all of who stumble across a woman giving birth on the street. Lead and rhythm guitar by Robert Heft, all other instruments performed by Alfredo Reed. Abby Carlson sings the part of Georgia (1st verse,) Tim McGowan is Harry (2nd verse) and Molly Cotten is Lisa (3rd verse etc.)  @alfredococo10 @abbycarlsonsings @molly-cotten-573748187 @robert-heft ©2019 Ggreg Snyder

Having A Baby

This is the opening song to the musical. "Mine Is Bigger" details the Cuban Missile Crisis as it escalates into a full blown nuclear war. For those of you not familiar with history, in real life the powers that be worked it out. In the context of this musical, things got out of hand. I am performing the role of Nikita Kruschev, and Craig Sherman is John F Kennedy. Pattie Lin has a cameo as Marilyn Monroe.  Backing vox by Dana Shaw, Andie Karvalis, Troy Barboza and Matt E. Allen. Engineered by Robert Heft, Most instruments by Alfredo Reed, electric guitar intro by Robert Heft. @patt5e @robert-heft  @dlshaw08 @matthew-hocutt @troyarmandbarboza @alfredoreed ©2019 Ggreg Snyder

Mine Is Bigger

This track is the lament of a middle-age man, alone in a fallout shelter in the aftermath of a nuclear war. Lead vocal by Dave Wilson, doing a real fine Willie Nelson-style part. Background instruments by Alfredo Reed, lead guitar by Robert Heft. @robert-heft @alfredococo10 ©2019 Ggreg Snyder

Some Company

In this tune, the character of Evelyn encourages her girlfriend Lisa that they should come out. Alfredo Reed plays most of the instruments, Tara Alise Cox sings the lead as Evelyn, and Molly Cotten as Lisa sings harmony on the bridge. Engineered by Robert Heft, who plays acoustic guitar. @tara-cox-167632375 @molly-cotten-573748187 @robert-heft @alfredococo10 ©2019 Ggreg Snyder

End Of The World

This is a country duet. The characters are Vera and Preacher, two young folk who are developing deep feelings for other, despite difficult times. Emma Howard sings Vera, and Cameron Gilliam sings the role of Preacher. Lead guitar, pedal steel, rhythm guitar, and bass are by Robert Heft. William Stewart plays violin. Alfredo Reed plays keyboards, acoustic guitar and programmed percussion. @robert-heft @alfredococo10 @camgilliam ©2019 Ggreg Snyder

What I Need Right Now

From early in Act I of the musical. This song features an array of characters. Pattie Lin is singing the role of Eleanor, who judges which people may enter the town that is briefly called Paradise. Samuel Gonzalez, Ndia and myself play various people looking to be let in. Molly Cotten plays Lisa, a nurse returning to her hometown. Dena Drotar is Dr. Walter aka Lois, who is very, very happy to have some assistance in her clinic. Matt E. Allen, Troy Barboza and myself sing the part of the welcoming chorus. Engineered by Robert Heft. Instruments by Alfredo Reed. @ndiamusic @robert-heft @patt5e @molly-cotten-573748187 @alfredococo10 @matthew-hocutt

Paradise

This song attempts to address the desperation of the people of Paradise. The lead vocal is performed by Craig Sherman, and the good doctor is played by Dena Drotar. In this scene, a patient visits the doctor to get a prognosis for his illness, radiation sickness. Backing tracks by Michael Tjanaka. Engineered and mixed by Robert Heft. @michaeltjanaka @robert-heft

Cure

From the musical Gehenna, featuring a funky ska mix, Dena Drotar performa the lead, with Molly Cotten doing some dialogue and the outro as Nurse Lisa. Robert Heft co-wrote the music and plays lead electric guitar.  Michael Tjanaka plays drums, bass and kryboards. Raymond Johnson plays guitar and organ. In this song, Dr. Lois tells Lisa, her new nurse, about her qualifications (or lack thereof.)   @michaeltjanaka @robert-heft @molly-cotten-573748187

N.A.D.P.

NADP

This song is for the finale of Act 1. It is sung by a visiting National Guard troop, who have a very important person to guard. Vocals by Philip McBride, Eric Seppala and Cameron Gilliam, with backing tracks by Michael Tjanaka. Robert Heft plays guitar and baritone solo and mixed and engineered the song. Artem Zhulev plays tenor and baritone saxophone. It is meant to be done in the style of Frankie Valli and the 4 Seasons. @michaeltjanaka @robert-heft @philip-mcbride-679152285 @camgilliam

Service

This number opens Act 2, with Agent Guy Miller singing about how special he is. Lead Vocal by Philip McBride, singing the role of Agent Miller. Solo by Dana Shaw, backing vocals by Matt E. Allen and Troy Barboza. Drums by Ed Eblen, lead guitar by Robert Heft, all other instruments by Freddy Parra. Engineered and Mixed  by Robert Heft. @robert-heft @parra_guitar @philip-mcbride-679152285 @dlshaw08 @matthew-hocutt @troyarmandbarboza @ed-eblen-music ©2019 Ggreg Snyder

Man Of The Hour

This is a duet between Zeke (A J Lewis) and Phyllis (Abby Carlson). They are married and she suffers from radiation sickness. Backing tracks by Terry Melvin and Joyful Noise Music. Engineered and mixed by Robert Heft. @tmelvin-950716356 @abbycarlsonsings @ajlewis @robert-heft

One More Day

A song that spotlights the character of Lisa, not long after the war, trying to find her way home. She meets two kind strangers. Featuring Molly Cotten as Lisa, Andie Karvelas as Lily and Matt E. Allen as Earl. Instruments by Ray Johnson, engineered and mixed by Robert Heft. @molly-cotten-573748187 @user-178051348 @robert-heft @matthew-hocutt ©2019 Ggreg Snyder

Diasporata

This is a bossanova piece, in which Evelyn reads Lisa (stuck without her glasses in a post-apocalyptic world) a letter from 2 grateful people.  Lead vocal by Tara Cox. Saxophone by Artem Zhulev. Acoustic guitar and final mix by Robert Heft. Backing tracks by Alfredo Reed. @alfredococo10 @robert-heft @tara-cox-167632375 ©2019 Ggreg Snyder

Dear Lisa

This is a meeting between Zeke and vendors from another town, to whom he hopes to dispense a special crop. Featuring AJ Lewis as Zeke, with additional vocals by Dana Shaw, Troy Barboza, Matt E. Allen and Andie Karvalis, and electric guitar by Robert Heft. All other instruments by Freddy Parra. @ajlewis @robert-heft @dlshaw08 @matthew-hocutt @troyarmandbarboza @parra_guitar Author's Note: This song includes a storyline involving cannabis use. This does not mean that I advocate it. It is simply part of the story. Truth be told, I am pro-legalization but anti-use, but my opinions have nothing to do with the story.

Oh, That!

Up until this point of the story, the character of Franklin has been the "Armageddon Denialist." However, late in the narrative, he is the one who offers a bit of clarity on the subject of patriotism, as only an idiot can. Lead vocals by yours truly; keyboards, guitar and percussion by Michael Tjanaka, acoustic guitar and drum tracks by Robert Heft. ©2019 Ggreg Snyder

If You Think That's America

From the musical "Gehenna," post-apocalyptic ne'er-do-well Burford lectures Cletis on how to intimidate people. Vocal by Eric Seppala, lead guitar by Robert Heft, backing tracks by Ray Jphnson. Lyrics by Ggreg Snyder, music by Ggreg Snyder & Robert Heft. @user-178051348 @robert-heft @ericseppala

Bad Ass Like Me

Ggreg is a native of San Jose, CA, currently living in Las Vegas, NV. He is a singer/songwriter, as well as an actor, playwright and voice over artist. Member SAG-AFTRA, AEA, ASCAP, NSAI.