unbound: a bookish musical follows Jane, a recent divorcee who returns to her hometown and starts working at Bookish, a beloved neighborhood bookstore. There, she meets a group of individuals navigating their own creative, emotional, and personal crossroads. Together, they explore what it means to belong, to rebuild, and to reclaim what was thought lost. With book, music, and lyrics by erin rachel, unbound blends storytelling, memory, and music in a heartfelt journey of grief, growth, and community.

Early Development

The first concert reading of unbound: a bookish musical premiered in April at the 2025 Fertile Ground Festival. This was an important chance to test and share the show in its early form. We shared a work-in-progress presentation, showcasing the music, story, and creative team in an intimate, bare-bones format.

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unbound: a bookish musical is still in early development. Your support at this stage is deeply meaningful — it will help us grow this work into a fully staged production.

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unbound is in early development. Your support helps bring this story to the stage. Here are two ways to show the love:

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