Artist description The Druid Tree is a new musical dedicated to the preservation of the Earth. It features celtic influenced themes and music. The Druid Tree was commissioned by Columbus Children's Theatre in Columbus, OH and had it's world premiere in Edinburgh, Scotland at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Script and Score information available at www.tryadwritersgroup.com (click on works)

Music Style Celtic/Contemporary Musical Theatre

Artist History The Druid Tree was created by Joy Harriman Reilly, Bill Benton, and Tadd Russo.Reilly, a professor of Theatre at The Ohio State University, is the show's playwrite.Benton is the Composer/Lyricist and a Columbus woodsman.Russo, a masters' student at The Ohio State University, is the Composer/Arranger.

Group Members Joy Reilly Bill Benton Tadd Russo

Instruments Vocals, Guitars, Fiddle, Low D Whistle, Bodhran

Albums The Druid Tree

Press Reviews “Tree is an imaginative plea for conservation, stewardship and respect for nature.” “There is little difference between the theatricality of magical work and the magic of theatrical work. The Druid Tree demonstrates this beautifully.” “The story of a child's wish to save her grandfather carries the message that love will ultimately save the world for both humans and trees.”“A modern Celtic myth, with ancient/modern archetypes, [which] explores our relationship with nature, friendships, and caring the for the environment”As local Celtic expert Carol Zerucha has written, “Anyone who enjoys the Harry Potter books will love The Druid Tree, perhaps even more.”

Location Columbus, Ohio - USA

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