
Synopsis
Soundwall is a raw, heart-pounding concert-theatre experience set on the eve of a 20th high school reunion in Ithaca, New York. Three former bandmates — Andreas, Sam, and Dax — reunite after twenty years apart, testing whether music can bridge ambition, distance, and the weight of old wounds. A contemporary retelling of Homer’s Odyssey, the piece blends original music with intimate storytelling to explore love, loss, identity, and the echoes of the voices we carry — both the ones that haunt us and the ones that heal us. At its core, Soundwall is about chosen family, the messiness of growing up, and knowing when to let go…and when to hold on.
Wherever the road takes you, one truth remains: just drive on.
Characters
Andreas
The once-magnetic frontman who left town chasing noise, gigs, and the chance to be more than a small-town burnout. Talented and restless, he carries twenty years of wandering like both a badge and a wound. Beneath the bravado is a man terrified his journey meant nothing, desperate for proof that his music — and his life — still matter.
Dax
The bassist who stayed. Dry-humored, quietly loyal, and steadier than he lets on, Dax has built a life defined by showing up — for his students, his work, and his community. But he still bristles at being cast as Andreas’ “backup,” fighting to prove that resilience and constancy can shine just as brightly as any spotlight.
Sam
The band’s voice and heart, now a music therapist who helps others express what words can’t. Strong, empathetic, and uncompromising, she has rebuilt her sense of self in Andreas’ absence. While she can forgive, she won’t minimize her own scars — her journey is about reclaiming her story, her artistry, and her worth on her own terms.

Creative Team

JOE ANDOLINO (Music & Lyrics)
a native of New Jersey, grew up with a variety of musical styles and influences from progressive rock, R&B and fusion. He combined those influences at the University of Southern California into the world of Film Scoring. Studying with some of the biggest names in composition and performance gave Joe a very schooled approach. He can now pull from many sources when producing music. He is a drummer, keyboard player, songwriter, arranger and conductor. He fears being typecast into any one particular style when writing, but a listener can always hear his audio fingerprints on anything he does. “I prefer to be a chameleon, that way I can be a part of the different styles of music I enjoy”. Music critics have described his sound as “progressive pop”, ranging from groove oriented tunes to more dramatic ballads. Professionally, his writing credits include some notable independent films. He has been featured 4 times in The Hollywood Reporter’s “Who’s Who in Composing”. Recently he has ventured into music directing shows and producing other artists, and the results have been described as “nothing less than electrifying” by several critics. Jay Chattaway, celebrated television composer, has described Joe’s music as “commercial yet musically ambitious, the best of both”. What more could a die-hard musician at heart want to hear; music that pleases the musicians and the masses.

NICK NAPPO (Book & Lyrics)
Nick is passionate about creating thought-provoking and engaging theatre experiences. Beyond Soundwall, he has been actively involved in the New York/New Jersey theatre scene, contributing to various community theatre productions and arts organizations. Nick holds a BA in Theatre Arts and Spanish from Drew University, and an MA in Integrated Marketing Communication from Marist College. Currently, he is working on the post-production of his first short film, “The New Owner”, set for release in Fall 2024. When he’s not writing or creating, however, he works on the digital marketing team at Segal, a human resources and benefits consulting firm.

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