Music and Lyrics by Jacob Ryan Smith
Commissioned by the Dallas Street Choir
Time serves as the central character of this piece. The shifting harmonies and tonal instability reflect time folding in on itself—beginning at the end and looping back to the start.
OLDER MAN introduces himself as the narrator, possessing knowledge of everything that has transpired. His introduction functions both as his own and as a prelude to YOUNGER MAN before he appears. If OLDER MAN and YOUNGER MAN represent the same person, the story unfolds chronologically, with the two characters existing simultaneously and interacting across time.
YOUNGER MAN arrives on the streets for the first time.
This song provides an opportunity for a member (or many members) of the unison chorus – originally sung by the Dallas Street Choir – to perform the solo, creating a meta-narrative in which the real-life Dallas Street Choir welcomes YOUNGER MAN into his new reality.
OLDER MAN has learned to carry hope despite his circumstances. Through this song, he attempts to impart that perspective to YOUNGER MAN, though the lyrics express a deep longing for a life that no longer exists.
The weight of time begins to overwhelm YOUNGER MAN. He is alone, struggling to understand how he arrived in this situation.
If OLDER MAN and YOUNGER MAN are understood to be the same person, this song follows directly after Happy, juxtaposing two sides of memory. Happy reflects childhood innocence, while Alone reveals the pain of present reality. YOUNGER MAN grieves his circumstances but resolves to face them.
Memories of YOUNGER MAN’s mother resurface as he begins to adapt to life on the streets. The Shelter Me theme represents pleading—beginning with a single voice before growing into a collective cry for help. By the end, the entire choir is singing together, rhythmically, directing their plea toward the audience. YOUNGER MAN begins to accept that asking for help may be unavoidable.
A moment of connection between OLDER MAN and YOUNGER MAN. OLDER MAN remembers this pain but reassures YOUNGER MAN that surrender is not the answer. Hope and dreams are essential for survival.
A cathartic release in which the choir allows themselves to dream. The solo may be performed by a professional singer or a member of either choir. This song marks a pivotal moment—functioning almost as the conclusion of Act I, despite the piece being a single act.
The system becomes an overwhelming battle, and YOUNGER MAN is forced to fight for survival. Speed Up and So, You Want to Solve the Housing Crisis? unfold in parallel—both reflecting the relentless pressure of navigating a system designed to leave people behind.
Fatigue and frustration set in. Even OLDER MAN feels the weight of hopelessness. YOUNGER MAN observes how society discusses homelessness as a theoretical issue rather than a lived reality. Words alone are insufficient—action is necessary.
Time continues to pass. Nearly a year has gone by, and winter has arrived.
Pain has become YOUNGER MAN’s only tether to existence. His dreams and ambitions have faded, leaving only the basic instinct to survive. As the snow begins to fall, his singular focus becomes staying alive. He is freezing. He needs shelter.
YOUNGER MAN reaches his lowest point. He no longer fights for a better life—only for self-preservation. He releases his frustration, directing his cries at the world, at God, and at the audience.
OLDER MAN finds YOUNGER MAN—perhaps recognizing himself in the process. This moment of reflection forces them to make a choice: Who do they want to be? OLDER MAN recalls the hardship he has endured, but he also remembers the beauty that still exists. Even amidst suffering, there is value in recognizing that beauty.
A celebration of life’s beauty and shared humanity. YOUNGER MAN finally understands what OLDER MAN has been trying to convey. They become one.
YOUNGER MAN, now transformed by his experiences, understands that his journey is far from over. Hardships remain, but so does the potential for joy. He steps forward into the unknown, still asking for the same thing he has sought from the beginning: shelter. His plea lingers. He is ready for what comes next—but is society ready to help him find it?
TIME FLOWS PATIENTLY
TIME SOWS SEEDS WE NEVER SEE
TIME GROWS SILENT
TIME GOES VIOLENTLY
BUT SEE
MAYBE QUIETLY
THERE JUST MIGHT BE
FINALLY
BEAUTY
TRULY
BEAUTIFUL
I FEEL THE SPIRIT’S HEIGHT
IT LIFTS ME UP AT NIGHT
I KNOW I’LL BE ALRIGHT
LOW VOICES
DO YOU HEAR IT?
OLDER MAN
I’M SO NEAR IT
WHEN THERE’S MUSIC
I’M HAPPY
HAPPY
HAPPY
I USED TO BE
HAPPY
IT FEELS LIKE AN OLD DREAM
WHEN I WAS HAPPY
I RECALL MY OLD TIMES AS A BOY
HOME COOKED MEALS
BRAND NEW TOYS
AND THE FEELING OF JOY
AND IT ALL FADES AWAY IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE
AS THE DAYS KEEP ROLLING BY
WE HAD OUR FAULTS, MY FAMILY
I WON’T DENY THEM
MY MOTHER DRANK
MY FATHER YELLED
BUT THAT’S BESIDE THE POINT
EVERY FAMILY HAS IT’S BAGGAGE
ALL PACKAGED UP AND HIDDEN
BUT IT ISN’T LIKE IT LASTED ALL THE TIME
Like I remember baseball practice with my pop.
A LEAGUE DOWN BY THE REC POOL
WE’D BUY A REESE’S CANDY BAR
I’D RUN THE BASES
MY OLD MAN WOULD CHEER ME ON
FIRST TO SECOND, THIRD THEN HOME
HE’D CALL MY MA UP ON THE PHONE
TO TELL HER HOW PROUD HE WAS
WE WERE HAPPY
Hard to believe it now you look at me. Right? And I remember my mother had the most beautiful voice in the entire world.
When she sang it sounded like Jesus in my ear.
OLDER MAN
WE’D GO TO CHURCH ON SUNDAYS
THE ONLY TIME SHE WOULDN’T DRINK
I’D SING THE HYMNALS IN MY INFANT BARITONE
AND HER SOPRANO SOARED THROUGH THE CHAPEL
OLDER MAN
IT WAS JOYFUL!
OLDER MAN
THE MUSIC
OLDER MAN
I MISS IT
IT MADE ME
OLDER MAN
HAPPY!
ALL
IT MADE ME HAPPY
IT MADE ME HAPPY
ALL
IT MADE ME HAPPY
OLDER MAN
‘CAUSE THAT’S WHAT MUSIC DOES!
TO SING WITH MY SAVIOR
AND MY MOTHER
AND MY FAMILY!
OLDER MAN
I WAS HAPPY!
ALL
IT MADE ME HAPPY!
THE FIRST DAY!
YOUNGER MAN
A NIGHTMARE
LOW VOICES
HE’S WHERE
HE NEVER THOUGHT HE WOULD BE
ALL
CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY
THE FIRST TIME YOU SLEEP ON THE STREET
YOU WON’T KNOW WHAT TO THINK
HOW DID YOU GET HERE
ACCEPTING YOUR OWN DEFEAT?
YOU SAY THAT IT’S ONLY A DAY
WHERE YOU’LL HIDE AND STOW AWAY
BUT THE DAYS KEEP STRETCHING ON
YOU’RE GUESS IS GONE FOR HOW LONG YOU’LL STAY
BUT MAYBE YOU CAN CALL THIS
HOME
THE FIRST TIME YOU SLEEP ON THE ROAD
AND CALL IT YOUR HUMBLE ABODE
YOU’LL LIE TO YOURSELF
YOU’RE SOMEBODY ELSE THAT YOU HAVE NEVER KNOWN
THE STRANGERS WILL PASS YOU BY
DISAPPROVAL WITHIN THEIR EYES
AND YOUR
TIME
GETS MUDDLED
DAYS ARE DOUBLED
COLD AND HUDDLED, YOU’VE NEVER STRUGGLED LIKE
THIS IS THE LOWEST YOU’VE EVER BEEN
NO ONE CARES ABOUT THE TROUBLE THAT YOU’RE IN
TIME GOES PATIENTLY
TIME FLOWS VIOLENTLY
BUT MAYBE YOU CAN CALL THIS HOME
MAYBE
So we’ve got a new one, eh? Woo, this is not where you wanted to be. Welcome to the streets, my bright eyed friend. Here, you’ve got nothing but time. Time to think about how the hell you got yourself here. And time to remember what you’ve lost.
THERE’S A WORLD INSIDE A WINDOW
IN THE WARMTH OF A HOME
YOU KNOW IT
THERE’S A WAY TO TAKE A LOAD OFF
AND FORGET WHO YOU ARE
IN THAT WORLD INSIDE A WINDOW
NOTHING ELSE CAN GET IN
THE YEARS OF WARE SHOWING THAT IT’S
SOMEWHERE YOU’VE BEEN
AND I REMEMBER KNOWING IT
BUT CAN’T RECALL WHEN
BIZARRE
‘CAUSE THIS ROAD KEEPS GOING
ON AND ON AND ON AND ON
OH BROTHER!
THE ROAD KEEPS GOING
ON AND ON AND ON AND ON AGAIN
YES I’VE BEEN INSIDE A WINDOW WHERE I
CALL MYSELF HOME
I KNOW IT
YES I DO
IT’S ON THE TIP MY TONGUE
BUT IT SOMEWHERE WENT
WRONG FOR ME
I MISS THE WORLD INSIDE A WINDOW
WHERE I OWED EVERYTHING
THOUGH MY CASTLE WAS SMALL
I STILL FELT LIKE A KING
NOW THIS ROAD HAS GROWN
INTO MY HOME I SEE
YEAH
AND MY DAYS ARE GOING
ON AND
ALL
AND ON AND ON AND
OLDER MAN
YEAH, THE SHAME IS LIKE A SONG
GOES ON AND ON
AND ON AGAIN
ALL
ON AND ON AND ON AND ON
OLDER MAN
OH, THE DAYS ARE GROWING LONG
Come on, kid!
OLDER MAN
BUT WE’LL BE OKAY!
ALL
WE’RE GONNA BE OKAY!
TIME MOVES PATIENTLY
THAT’S WHAT THEY TOLD ME
BUT NOW I’M LOST AND COLD
ALL THE THINGS I HAVE BEEN TOLD
COME INTO QUESTION
EVERY LESSON…
THEY SAY TO DO THE DUMB THINGS WHILE YOU’RE YOUNG
WELL I WAS YOUNG
THEY SAY YOU’LL HAVE YOUR WHOLE LIFE AHEAD OF YOU
THEY SAY DON’T WORRY
YOU’RE LEARNING
YOU’LL FIGURE IT OUT AS YOU GO
I DIDN’T KNOW
I WAS STUCK WITH MY DECISIONS
HIGH WITH NO AMBITIONS
I ENVISIONED BETTER FOR ME
BUT STILL I WROTE MY STORY
YOUNGER MAN
I PLAYED WITH FIRE KNOWING I MIGHT GET BURNED
AND I GOT BURNED
I WEAR THE SCARS LIKE THEY WERE A UNIFORM
MY DRUG WAS ANGER
RESENTMENT
AND TIMES, YES, A NEEDLE OR TWO
WHAT COULD I DO?
WHEN THE FOSTER SYSTEM BROKE
LIFE BECAME A JOKE
STOKED WITHIN THE ALLEGORY
WRITTEN IN MY STORY
MAMA
WHY DID YOU LEAVE ME
ALONE?
NOW I’M ALONE
I’M ALONE
AND ALL I SEE IS
TIME FLYING
I’M SLOWLY DYING
I’M TRYING
BUT I’M LOST
AND ALONE
I’M ALONE
AND I’LL TAKE ON THE BURDEN
I’LL MAKE IT OUT ALIVE
I’LL DO WHAT I CAN TO
SURVIVE
OH MY SON
MY DAYS ARE GETTING SHORTER
MY HANDS ARE GROWING COLDER
EACH DAY I’M FEELING OLDER
OH MY SON
PLEASE REMEMBER ME
YOUNGER MAN
MAMA, WHY COULD YOU NOT
SHELTER ME?
‘CAUSE HERE I’M LIVING SO
ALL
HELPLESSLY
SILENTLY
YOUNGER MAN
ONLY
ALL
TIME WILL SEE
YOUNGER MAN
IF I’M FORGIVEN
SOPRANO
OH MY SON
I MISS YOUR SMILE, YOUR LAUGHTER
YOUR VOICE WITH ALL IT’S POWER
I DON’T KNOW WHAT COMES AFTER
STILL MY SON WON’T YOU REMEMBER ME?
YOUNGER MAN AND LOW VOICES
I’M BEGGING
ALL
SHELTER ME
YOUNGER MAN
‘CAUSE TIME IS MOVING SO
CHORUS
VIOLENTLY
SUDDENLY
I DON’T SEE
YOUNGER MAN
A WAY FOR ME TO BE
WHO I WAS
WHO I AM
ALL BECAUSE
I WASN’T THINKING
WASN’T KNOWING HOW IT’D BREAK ME
HOW MY ACTIONS WOULD SEDATE ME
HOW I’M LOST, AND HOW I’M FADING
ALL MY OPTIONS ARE ALL WAITING
CHORUS
SHELTER ME!
OLDER MAN
TIME MOVES VIOLENTLY
OLDER MAN
TIME MOVES FASTER THAN WE SEE
BUT STILL, THERE’S TIME
ALL
AND IT WILL SHELTER YOU
MISS YOUR MAMA?
ALL
ME TOO
OLDER MAN
I MISS A LIFE I
ALL
FEAR I NEVER REALLY KNEW
OLDER MAN
THE TIME GOES ON AND ON AND
ALL
ON AND ON AND ON AND ON AND ON AND
OLDER MAN
BUT I FIND PEACE
WITH THE TIME THAT’S LEFT
WE’RE ALL GOD’S CHILDREN
WE’VE ALL BEEN BLESSED
WITH DREAMS
SO DREAM
(Crowd begins to hype themselves up)
FEMALE SOLOIST
I GOT DREAMS I’M HOLDING
I GOT THINGS ON MY MIND
AND THEY’RE STEAM ROLLING
NO, I DON’T WANT TO BE LEFT BEHIND
I GOT FAITH AND MUSIC
I GOT PLENTY
A-PLENTY OF TIME!
AND SO I’M STEAMROLLING
NO, I’M NOT GONNA BE LEFT BEHIND
WE GOT
ALL
ARMS AND LEGS
FEMALE SOLOIST
TO TAKE US THERE
WE GOT MILES TO A-GO
AND WHO KNOWS WHERE
ALL
BUT I’M-A CHUGA-CHUGA-CHOOSING
CHOOSING CHOOSING
STEAM
FEMALE SOLOIST
TO ROLL RIGHT ON
TO SUH SUH-STEAM
UNTIL THE DAY I’M GONE
I GOTTA KEEP ON SINGING MY SONG
ALL
KEEP ON SINGING MY SONG
FEMALE SOLOIST
A-KEEP ON
STEAMROLLING
ROLLING
I GOT
SMALL GROUP
YOU
ALL
AND YOU GOT ME TOO
FEMALE SOLOIST
YEAH WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO?
ALL
KEEP STEAMROLLING!
FEMALE SOLOIST
SHOW WHAT WE’RE GONNA DO
ALL
ROLLING, ROLLING
A-KEEP-A-STEAMROLLING
ROLLING, ROLLING
KEEP-A STEAMROLLING
ROLLING, ROLLING
WHAT COMES NEXT
I’M SURE WE’LL SEE
BUT CAN YOU TELL WHO’S FLAT
NO, IT’S NOT ME!
ONLY
STEAM
FEMALE SOLOIST
ROLLING, ROLLING
ALL
STEAM!
FEMALE SOLOIST
ROLLING ALONG
I GOTTA KEEP ON
ALL
KEEP ON SINGING MY SONG
STEAM-A-ROLLING AND ROLLING
AND ROLLING AND ROLLING
FEMALE SOLOIST
I HAVE DREAMS
INSIDE ME
AND BELIEVE
I’LL LET ‘EM OUT
AND THESE DREAMS
BESIDE ME
ARE THE ONLY THING I NEED TO
THINK ABOUT
THEY DON’T CARE
IF IT’S EASY
NO, NO ONE
GIVES A DAMN
BUT MY DREAMS
I WILL FIND THEM
YES I KNOW
WHO I AM
I GOT TIME
ALL
IN THE END
FEMALE SOLOIST
THAT’S WHAT WE CHOOSE
ALL
TO HOPE AND TO TRUST
THERE’S NOTHING ELSE TO LOSE
FEMALE SOLOIST
I’M GONNA KEEP STEAM ROLLIN’
ALL
STEAMROLLING
TO HAVE DREAMS
IN A SYSTEM
THAT HATES YOU
WILL MAKE YOU
LOOK CRAZY
YOU MAINTAIN
YOUR COMPOSURE
YOU’RE SO SURE
AND STILL
YOU FEEL LAZY
THERE’S YOUR WHOLE
LIFE A HEAD
YOU GET RED
IN THE FACE
THEY WILL KEEP YOU DOWN
AND OUT THE HUMAN
RACE
SPEED UP
OR SOON THEY WILL LEAVE YOU
THEY’VE ALREADY LEFT, HAVEN’T THEY?
THE RACE IS ON
YOUR LEGS FEEL STRONG
BUT ONLY FOR A TIME
YOUNGER MAN
BUT TIME IS RUNNING SHORT
YOUNGER MAN
THE DAYS TURN TO WEEKS, TACKLE MONTHS
‘TILL I CAN’T SEEM TO KEEP COUNT
THE MARATHON MAKES MY LEGS MOVE UP THESE MOUNTAINS
I CAN’T MOUNT
LOW VOICES
SLEEP THE DAY
TAKE THE NIGHT
NEED THE WARMTH
WANT A BITE
ALL
YOU’RE SLOWING DOWN BUT KEEPING UP THE FIGHT
SPEED UP
OR SOON THEY WILL LEAVE YOU
THEY’VE ALREADY LEFT, HAVEN’T THEY?
SPEED UP
NOBODY WILL GRIEVE YOU
THEY’VE ALREADY LEFT, HAVEN’T THEY, HAVEN’T THEY?
SPEED UP, SPEED UP (THEY’RE LEAVIN’)
HOW WILL YOU
YOUNGER MAN
MAKE IT THROUGH
ALL
MAKE IT THROUGH?
SO, YOU WANT TO SOLVE THE HOUSING CRISIS?
ALL
OUR ADVICE IS
DON’T WASTE YOUR BREATH
THE PRICE IS GETTING HIGHER
AND THE FIRING RATE UP
AND THE TIMES ARE GETTING DIRE
BUT IT’S STILL NOT ENOUGH
OLDER MAN
DEALT A BUM HAND?
ALL
SORRY!
OLDER MAN
GO AND WIN THE LOTTERY
OR DON’T COME CRYING TO ME
ALL
DON’T COME CRYING TO ME!
SO, YOU WANT TO SOLVE THE HOUSING CRISIS?
OUR ADVICE IS
RUDE PERSON
Get a job you lazy sonuva–
ALL
KEEP YOUR NOSE UP MORE AND MORE
TRY YOUR BEST TO JUST IGNORE THE
PROBLEM
YOU WANT TO HELP OUR HOUSING ISSUE?
GRAB A TISSUE
AND CRY
GIVE A DOLLAR, DO YOUR BEST
WE’LL TAKE ON REST
DON’T WORRY
TAKE YOUR TIME
WE’LL SURVIVE
WE’RE LIVING IN A HOUSING CRISIS
EASY NOW TO HIDE INDOORS
SHELTERED WITH AN INNER BIAS
MINE IS MINE AND YOURS IS YOURS
HUMANS HAVE INHERENT VICES
BUT ALSO SHOULD HAVE WALLS AND DOORS
SO, SAY HELLO TO THE HOUSING CRISIS
IT’S YOUR MOMENT, CRACK THE CASE
ONLY YOU ARE TRULY RIGHTEOUS
SUDDENLY NO TIME TO
WASTE
UPPER VOICES
DO YOUR RESEARCH, RISING MARKETS
LOWER VOICES
SHOTTY GOVERNMENTAL FARCES
UPPER VOICES
EVERY MORNING, WRITE YOUR LETTER
LOWER VOICES
TELL THE VOID TO MAKE IT BETTER
UPPER VOICES
TAKE YOUR TIME, WE’RE GOING NOWHERE
LOWER VOICES
ONLY TIME COULD TAKE US LOWER
ALL
AS YOU SOLVE IT IN YOUR LEISURE,
ONE MAN’S TRASH, ANOTHER’S TREASURE
LOW VOICES
LOOK IN HORROR, SAY IT’S FINE
ALL
BUDDY, CAN YOU SPARE A DIME?
WAR’S NOT OVER, NEVER ENDED
WRITE THE TRUTH AND NEVER SEND IT
KILLERS COME FROM FOREIGN NATIONS
NOT OUR FELLOW MAN’S DICTATIONS
THAT’S THE REASON YOU DESPISE US
WELCOME TO THE HOUSING CRISIS
THE HOUSING CRISIS
OUR LIFE’S IN CRISIS
HEY KID
IT’S CHRISTMAS
YOUNGER MAN
A WHOLE YEAR GONE
ALL
TIME MOVES ON
MOM, IT SNOWED LAST WEEK
FELL ON MY DRY SKIN
DON’T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN
BUT I FELT ALIVE
CAN’T SAY IT DIDN’T HURT
CAN’T SAY IT DIDN’T STING
BUT I’M IMAGINING
HOW TO BE ALIVE
ALL
FIND A REASON TO KEEP ON
FEEL THE SEASONS, A NEW DAWN
AND YOU’LL KNOW THAT
TOMORROW WILL COME
TAKE IT IN THE WAY YOU NEED TO
FIND HOPE AND KNOW IT’LL FIND YOU
YOU’RE FREEZING NOW, BUT YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO
YOUNGER MAN
STAY ALIVE!
BREATH INTAKE DROPS!
HEARTBEAT SLOW
TEMPERATURE LOSS
TIME TO
STOW
AWAY
I SEE A TIGHTROPE AHEAD OF ME
THE WIND BLOWS, MY BALANCE IS LOST
I’M BRUISING, I’M BARELY HOLDING ON FROM LOSING
EVERYTHING I HAVE
AND HELL THAT AIN’T TOO MUCH
MAYBE I’LL NEVER GET OUT OF THIS
AT LEAST THAT’S THE THOUGHT IN MY HEAD
I’M FREEZING, I’M DYING
BUT MAN I WOULD BE LYING IF I
SAID I’D RATHER TRY AGAIN INSTEAD
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN
YOU GET COMFORT’BLE IN
YOUR WORST SITUATION?
WHAT DO YOU DO
WHEN MOVING IS TOO
HARD FOR YOU?
I’VE DONE THIS BEFORE
I CAN’T DO MUCH MORE
I’M BEATEN AND BATTERED BUT SAFE HERE
CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR
I DON’T NEED TO RISE ABOVE MY RANK
FOR HOPES AND DREAMS I DRAW A BLANK
I’LL STAY A WHILE AND WAIT
FOR WHATEVER GOD HAS IN
STORE
I’LL STOW
I’LL STOW AWAY
AND MAYBE TRY ANOTHER DAY
I USED TO SEE TIME AHEAD OF ME
HOW ABSURD WHEN IT’S BOTH
ALL
ALL THERE IS AND JUST A WORD
YOUNGER MAN
THAT’S MEANINGLESS
THE FEELING IS
THAT THE ONLY TIME I HAVE LEFT IS
ALL
BLURRED
YOUNGER MAN
INTO
ALL
WHAT HAPPENS NOW, WHAT NOW?
YOUNGER MAN
WHAT WILL GOD STILL ALLOW
ALL
HE’LL ALLOW
YOUNGER MAN
IN MY WORST SITUATION?
WHAT CAN I DO?
WILL I EVER GET THROUGH BECOMING A NEW?
I’VE HOPED IT BEFORE
I CAN’T TAKE MUCH MORE
I’M BEATEN AND BATTERED BUT WARM
SLEEPING HERE ON THE FLOOR
I DON’T NEED TO RISE ABOVE MYSELF
I’LL TAKE THE TIME TO WAIT FOR HELP
I DON’T FEEL COMPELLED TOWARDS
WHATEVER GOD HAS IN
I’LL STOW
I’LL STOW
I’LL STOW AWAY
ENSEMBLE
SHELTER ME
YOUNGER MAN
I’LL STOW
ENSEMBLE
SHELTER ME
YOUNGER MAN
I’LL STOW AWAY
I DON’T KNOW ANY OTHER WAY
ENSEMBLE
SHELTER ME
YOUNGER MAN
IS THERE ANOTHER WAY?
ENSEMBLE
SHELTER ME
WE GET A CHOICE
WE CAN CARRY ON
AND LOOK, I’VE BEEN HERE LONGER THAN ANYONE
AND I FOUND MY HOPE
IT IS NEVER GONE
‘CAUSE WE STILL HAVE TIME
CAN YOU FEEL IT?
THERE’S ALL THIS TIME
I HEAR MY MAMA
SHE’S CALLING OUT MY NAME
SHE WISHES OUR LIVES HADN’T GONE THE SAME WAY
BUT SHE HAD A CHOICE
SHE GAVE ME HOPE AND HER LOVE AND SHE SHOWED ME THAT
I WILL HAVE TIME
AND THAT TIME IS MINE
I FEEL IT ON MY SKIN
THE SUN’S STARTING TO COME OUT
IT’S BEAUTIFUL, TAKE IT IN
UP THERE, IT’S ALWAYS BEEN,
WARMING ME UP
KEEPING ME RICH
PROMISE ME, FRIEND, YOU WILL NOT FORGET THIS
WE HAVE SOME CHOICE
IN EVERYTHING
ENSEMBLE
THE LOVE THAT WE SHARE (BUT THERE’S STILL TIME TO SEE)
THE SHELTER WE BRING
OLDER MAN
SHARE YOUR LOVE!
ENSEMBLE
THE STORIES WE TELL (WE SING OF TIME)
EVERYTIME THAT WE SING
OLDER MAN
EVERYTIME THAT WE SING
ENSEMBLE
WE FILL THE TIME (HOW WE FILL OUR TIME WITH)
BEAUTIFUL THINGS
OLDER MAN
WE’VE GOT BEAUTIFUL THINGS
WE WERE GIVEN AT BIRTH
ALL THESE BEAUTIFUL THINGS
ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH
THEY’RE WONDERFUL
ENSEMBLE
WE FEEL THEM IN OUR SOUL
OLDER MAN
THEY’RE EVERYWHERE
UNISON CHORUS
BEAUTIFUL THINGS ARE WHAT KEEPS US ALIVE
THEIR BEAUTY IS ALL THAT WE NEED TO SURVIVE
THEY’RE WONDERFUL
ENSEMBLE
JUST LET THEM TAKE CONTROL
UNISON CHORUS
THEY’RE EVERYWHERE
OLDER MAN & YOUNGER MAN
LET US SHARE THE BEAUTY OF STROLL ON A WEEKEND
OR THE AIR IN OUR FACE
THE TASTE OF FOOD AND A GENTLE WORD OF GRACE
THE FUTURE WE HAVE, AND THE MEMORIES WE’VE SAVED
WE’LL APPRECIATE THEM ALL IN TIME
THAT’S WHY I’M FEELING THANKFUL
YOUNGER MAN
I’M SEARCHIN’ IN MY SOUL
OLDER MAN
AND ISN’T SO, SO BEAUTIFUL
YOUNGER MAN
I’M THANKFUL
OLDER MAN
THE TIME MAY TAKE ITS TOLL BUT
ENSEMBLE
TAKE THAT TIME TO FIND THE BEAUTIFUL
(BAND SOLOS)
UNISON CHORUS SOLOIST 1
I FEEL BEAUTIFUL THINGS
THROUGH THE GOOD AND THE BAD
UNISON CHORUS SOLOIST 2
I FIND BEAUTIFUL THINGS
IN BOTH HAPPY AND SAD
BOTH
THEY’RE WONDERFUL
ENSEMBLE
WE TRUST THEY’LL KEEP US WHOLE
UNISON CHORUS SOLOIST 1
THEY’RE EVERYWHERE
ALL
THE BEAUTIFUL THINGS
THAT WE KNOW WE DESERVE
THE BEAUTY IS IN EVERY NOTE, EVERY WORD
IT’S WONDERFUL!
IT’S EVERYWHERE!
WE PLEAD THAT YOU CARE ABOUT THE LIVES YOU DON’T KNOW
BECAUSE THERE’S BEAUTY ABOUND
WHEN WE ALL CHOOSE TO EMBRACE WHAT THEY HAVE FOUND
THIS LIFE CAN BE MORE
IF WE JUST LOOK AROUND
AND APPRECIATE THAT WE HAVE TIME
YOUNGER MAN
SO SOMEHOW I’M FEELING
ENSEMBLE
THANKFUL
OLDER MAN
I KNOW IT IN MY SOUL
YOUNGER MAN
FOR ONCE I FEEL SO, SO BEAUTIFUL
ENSEMBLE
THANKFUL
OLDER MAN
DON’T LET THAT FEELING GO
ENSEMBLE
TAKE YOUR TIME, TAKE YOUR TIME
TAKE IT TO FIND THE
BEAUTIFUL
(YOUNGER MAN begins riffing on top of the ENSEMBLE vocals)
BEAUTIFUL
IT’S BEAUTIFUL
OLDER MAN
HEY! IT GOES ON AND ON AND ON AND ON AND ON
ENSEMBLE
BEAUTIFUL!
UNISON CHORUS
BEAUTY IS IN ALL THE MUSIC WE SING
YOUR BEAUTY IS ALL THAT WE ASK YOU TO BRING
ENSEMBLE
THE SUN IN THE SKY, IT’LL WARM EVERYTHING
YOUNGER MAN
WOULD YOU LOOK AT THAT
THERE’S SO MUCH TIME! I’M!
OLDER MAN
THERE’S SO MUCH TIME, OH I’M!
ENSEMBLE
I’M THANKFUL!
YOUNGER MAN
FEELING THANKFUL!
OLDER MAN
I’M FEELING THANKFUL!
ENSEMBLE
I’M THANKFUL!
YOUNGER MAN
FOR MY MOTHER AND THE MARVELS OF THE EARTH
FOR THE SUN AND ALL THE BEAUTY THAT IS ALL AROUND ME!
ENSEMBLE
THANKFUL!
OLDER MAN
FOR THE MIRACLES THAT WE GET TO OBSERVE
YOUNGER MAN
FOR THE LORD THAT WILL
SHELTER ME, SHELTER ME!
ENSEMBLE
THE TIME GOES ON AND ON AND ON AND ON AND ON AND ON AND ON!
OLDER MAN
SO TAKE YOUR TIME
FIND YOUR HAPPY
USE YOUR TIME
WHILE YOU HAVE IT
THERE’S STILL TIME
GO ON WITHOUT ME
THE TIME IS HARD TO SEE
BUT IT’S TIME TO CHOOSE WHO I WILL BE
I PRAY IT SHELTERS
ME
WITH BEAUTY
HOPEFULLY
SHELTER ME
WON’T YOU
SHELTER
I HOPE YOU’LL
SHELTER ME
I KNOW YOU’LL
SHELTER ME
AND I WILL
SHELTER YOU
UNISON CHORUS
SHELTER ME
YOUNGER MAN
TO SAVE YOUR BEAUTY!
AND THE TIME WILL SHELTER US
GOD WILL SHELTER US
ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU TRUST
IN YOUR BEAUTY
ENSEMBLE
SHELTER US!
I SEE YOUR
I FEEL YOUR
SHELTER ME
SHELTER ME.
Music has the power to shine a light in the darkest of places. It can tell stories of those unheard, lift the weary, and awaken the hearts of those willing to listen. Shelter Me is more than a piece of music—it is a movement, a mission, and a message.
This work was born from the voices and lived experiences of the Dallas Street Choir, a choir that has welcomed those affected by homelessness into a space of dignity, artistry, and community since 2014. Inspired by real conversations with Dallas Street Choir members, Shelter Me tells the story of one young man’s journey into homelessness and the guidance he receives from an older man who has walked this road before him. These characters, however, do not represent just two individuals—the story is drawn from the collective experiences of those who sing in the Dallas Street Choir. Woven together from countless accounts of survival and perseverance, their course reflects universal themes of hope, struggle, resilience, and the search for belonging.
The journey to this moment has been one of serendipity, collaboration, and unwavering belief in the power of music to create change. In 2017, NBC’s “The Today Show” featured the Dallas Street Choir’s historic performance at Carnegie Hall, a milestone for us and for the famed concert venue, that allowed our mission to reach a national audience. That same platform also introduced me to Jacob Ryan Smith, a composer whose musical storytelling is as bold as it is compassionate. Jake has the rare ability – and gift – of turning raw, human experiences into transformative art. I like to think that it was only a matter of time before our paths intertwined. Over the past two years, we have worked tirelessly to bring Shelter Me to life, crafting a piece that not only reflects the stories of our singers but also amplifies their voices in a way that demands to be heard.
This piece is not just for those who have directly experienced homelessness; it is for all of us. It is a call to listen, to learn, and to act. It is a challenge to see the humanity in every person, to recognize that those affected by homelessness are not statistics or passing shadows, but individuals worthy of love, respect, and opportunity.
Shelter Me received its world premiere in April 2025 at the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts in Richardson, Texas by the Dallas Street Choir, The University of Texas at Dallas Choirs, and the Credo Community Choir.
As you hold this score in your hands, my hope is that you welcome and approach it not just as notes on a page, but as a living, breathing testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Let the notes on the page be presented with passion, with conviction, and with an unwavering belief that music can be and is a catalyst for change. May this work always give voice to the voiceless, reminding us all that no one is invisible, no one is forgotten, and that every human being—regardless of their circumstances—is worthy in every way.
Jonathan Palant
Dallas Street Choir
At its core, SHELTER ME delves into the profound exploration of tragedy within the context of time. Chronicling a lifelong struggle unveils the challenge of discerning how growth manifests across different temporal phases. My conversations with members of the Dallas Street Choir often revolved around the duration of their individual ordeals-how their situations originated and evolved over time.
During the creation of this piece, I envisioned YOUNGER MAN and OLDER MAN as two facets of the same entity. Are they two iterations of a singular person? That remains open to interpretation. However, their moments together must resonate with authenticity. Time converges within the composition, enabling these two embodiments of a shared struggle to coexist and learn from one another. For the YOUNGER MAN, glimpsing a future trapped in his current predicament forces an existential reckoning: is the pursuit of hope even worthwhile? And if so, what does hope truly signify in such circumstances?
My key takeaway revolves around the understanding that not every flaw within society can be rectified or “fixed,” and thus, some problems remain unsolvable. While we can help, my observations revealed the honor and resilience displayed by numerous individuals who volunteer their time and efforts to shelter and support those in need. Ultimately, there are limits to what can be achieved. The OLDER MAN embodies the inevitability of certain life experiences.
However, amid these hardships, what struck me most during my interviews with Dallas Street Choir members was their resilience and joy. I witnessed smiles, hope, a profound love for music, passion, and an appreciation for beauty. Their dreams remained unquenched by their adversities; instead, these struggles reinforced their resolve. To dream is to live, and each person I encountered had chosen to embrace life in their own way.
I aspire for SHELTER ME to delicately straddle the boundary between tragedy and hope. This boundary, in many aspects, is symbolized by time and experience. Taking the time to acknowledge the brilliance, humanity, and beauty within those facing adversity marks the initial step toward inspiring tangible change.
Jacob Ryan Smith
Composer and Lyricist
Darian Sanders is a versatile performer, celebrated for his dynamic roles in musical theater and his contributions as a singer, songwriter, author, and speaker. Hailing from Kentucky, Sanders initially pursued a career as a high school band director and later served as a pastor for sixteen years. His transition into theater was serendipitous, sparked by a manager’s interest after hearing him sing the national anthem at a basketball game.
Sanders’ theatrical journey includes significant regional theater roles such as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Seaweed in Hairspray, and Curtis in Dreamgirls. He gained national acclaim portraying Simba in Disney’s The Lion King on the North American tour and on Broadway.
Beyond the stage, Sanders leads worship across the country and is dedicated to creating original music. He is also an author, sharing his experiences and insights to inspire others. Balancing his professional endeavors with family life, Sanders is a devoted husband to Jessica and father to Titus.
Bryan Terrell Clark is an accomplished actor and singer/songwriter who has performed in hugely successful Broadway shows and a wide range of popular television programming for various networks.
In 2019, Bryan reprised his role as George Washington in the record-breaking Broadway hit Hamilton. He made his Broadway debut playing the iconic role of Marvin Gaye in Motown: The Musical, which received a 2014 Grammy Award nomination for “Best Musical Theater Album”. Bryan also starred opposite Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett in the acclaimed drama Fences at the Pasadena Playhouse. Additional theater credits include the Mark Taper Forum’s production of Immediate Family directed by Phylicia Rashad, the Alliance Theatre’s Sophisticated Ladies and His Girl Friday at the Guthrie Theater.
Most recently, Bryan appeared in Ava DuVernay’s 2020 Peabody Award winning Netflix mini-series When They See Us, Cherish the Day and Queen Sugar on the OWN network. He will appear in Shonda Rhimes’ Inventing Anna on Netflix and Warner Brothers Snowpiercer in 2020. Among his other numerous television appearances include CBS’s NCIS: New Orleans, Blue Bloods, Person of Interest, Unforgettable, CSI: NY and The Unit. He has also had roles on NBC’s The Mysteries of Laura, Fox’s Empire, USA Network’s Royal Pains as well as BET’s The New Edition Story and Tyler Perry’s House of Payne. In addition, Bryan appeared in the film Collateral Beauty, which was released in 2016 by Warner Bros.
As a singer, songwriter and producer, he was co-writer on Mary J. Blige’s Irreversible on the album My Life II and has performed with such artists as Maxwell, Brandy, Ne-Yo, Anita Baker, Michael Bublé and many others.
Bryan’s production company Artists Park Productions has a creative collaboration with INE Entertainment, a leading independent production company on a series of digital and television projects.
Clark is the co-founder of inDEFINED, an initiative that inspires and teaches young people to use their voices to erase constrictive labels in our society. He is also the recipient of the 2018 VOICE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARD From Rutgers University, the 2019 GALLERY OF SUCCESS AWARD from Temple University, HELP USA 2019 “Help Hero Award” for Volunteerism for his ongoing commitment to social change and activism. Clark has recently performed Motown originals at Carnegie Hall in NYC in March of 2024. Bryan is currently co-starring in a BET+ Original titled Diarra from Detroit as Mr. Tea.
Bryan Terrell Clark graduated from the Yale School of Drama and Temple University. He is a native of Baltimore, Maryland and currently lives in Los Angeles, California and New York City.
Denise Lee is the founder and Executive Producer of the DLO Cabaret Series and the Dallas Cabaret Festival. She is a 4-Lme recipient of the Dallas Voice’ ‘Best Vocalist’ in the Reader’s Voice Awards and a 3-Lme Leon Rabin Award winner.
She also has an extensive film and television resume. She has delighted international crowds with performances in jazz clubs in Shanghai, Beijing, Switzerland and France. Her first play ‘Funny, You Don’t Act Like a Negro’ had its World Premiere at the Historic Theatre Three in February of 2020.
Denise currently serves on the Board of Directors at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, has served as a member and Board Chair of the Dallas Street Choir and is the Social Justice Strategist for the Dallas Children’s Theater. She is the very proud mom of two dedicated artists, Traci Elaine Lee & Janelle Nicole Gray.
The Dallas Street Choir, a recognized 501(C)3 organization, was established in October 2014 and is conducted by its founder, Dr. Jonathan Palant. Its mission is to provide a musical outlet for those affected by homelessness. To date, over 2,000 individuals have addended at least one rehearsal and singers have collectively amassed more than 15,000 hours of cultural enrichment. The Dallas Street Choir has performed at the Winspear Opera House, the Moody Performance Hall, the George W. Bush Presidential Library, and at schools and places of worship throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth region. In 2017, the choir made history when it performed at New York City’s famed Carnegie Hall alongside classical music stars Frederica von Stade, Harolyn Blackwell, Jake Heggie, and Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz. In 2018, the Dallas Street Choir was invited to perform at the Texas Choral Directors statewide conference, and in March 2019, traveled to Kansas City to sing at the American Choral Directors Association Nationals Convention. In February 2022, the Dallas Street Choir performed in Little Rock, Arkansas at the Southwest American Choral Directors Association Conference.
Taking its name from the Latin word meaning ‘I believe,’ the Credo Community Choir is a 140-member non-auditioned, mixed chorus based in Dallas, Texas. Founded and conducted by Dr. Jonathan Palant, Credo’s mission is rooted not only in the power of music, but also in community, learning, equality, and in sharing one’s fortunes with others. Credo, now in its thirteenth season, has performed throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and has undertaken concert tours to Argentina, Australia, Cambodia, Cuba, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Portugal, Morocco, Uruguay, Vietnam, and, in June 2016, made its Carnegie Hall debut.
Emily Adhikari
Brittany Anderson
Marilyn Anthony
Sue Bach
Mili Barai
Charlie Battista
Susan Baxley
Liz Baxter
Emily Bedell
Rhema Bell
David Binde
Vanity Bird
Lizzy Blaising
Ashly Blake
Chellie Bowden
Kaylee Braaten
Katie Brewer
Carol Brown
Susan Burkholder
Cody Burnette
Sergio Cantu
Elicia Capehart-Griggs
Marzia Cava
Susan Clark
Shelby Cleveland
Josh Cooley
Diana Delashaw
Vicki Dial
Brenda Diaz
Kara Driver
Ramsey El-Shahawy
Kathleen Ellis
Sheli Erenberger
Patti Erickson
Steve Erickson
Katy Evans
Lian Everett
Linus Fackler
Renee Fromm
Audrey Fuller
Brandy Glantsman
Catherine Gonzalez
Akira Griffin
Ariadna Griguol
Angelica Groysman
Cindy Hall
Shannon Hanson
Cherl Harrell
Sharon A. Harris
Lavilia Harrison
Katherine Hobbs
Mike House
Darcie Howard
Anne Hwang
Mayowa Ijagbemi
Jordan Jackson
Paul Jacobs
Mattie Jette
Tamara Johnson
Mallory Johnson-Ray
Mark Jones
Joshua Jordan
Dawn Katterson
Laurie Kauzlaric
Colleen Kelley
Ken Kelley
Victoria Kennedy
Mary Kirwin
Judy Kramb
Anna Lamb
Jonathan Lamb
Virginua Lannen
Yingzhi Liang
Katherine Lindsey
Albert Louie
Melissa Marsh
Alicia Marshall
Anja Matukic
Kenneth Mcquade
Debby Meyer
Paula Miller
Chelsea Moorer
Ann Nations
Miranda Neifach
Julie Noel
Elise Odell
Erika Pelletier
Joy Perkins
Donna Peterson
Amy Pho
Zolia Pineda
Christine Povar
Ana Rodriguez
Marcus Rodriguez
Cecelia Rogers
Daniela Ruiz
Bjoern Rydahl
Ian Sanders
Paula Sanders
Ellen Sawyer
Melissa Sawyer
Jenna Schroeder
Caitlyn Seilheimer
Rudy Seward
Jake Shovlin
Lee Anne Smalley
David Snitzer
Diane Snow
Sally Stillings
Susan Stout
Della Swaim
Jeanne Teblum
Nicole Tharp
Carter Tiernan
Andrea Torrijos
Julie Van Horn
Vanessa Vaughter
David Vickers
Jonas Wagner
Rita Ware
Lance Westbrook
Karen Wiese
Ellen Yancey
Jane Yetts
Sara Zeigler
With more than 100 students enrolled, University of Texas at Dallas choirs offer inclusive musical opportunities that welcome students from nearly every academic program on campus. The program hosts two distinct ensembles: the Chamber Singers, an auditioned choir spotlighting exceptional singers from diverse academic backgrounds, and the University Choir, welcoming students with any level of musical expertise. In a spirited and educational atmosphere, UTD students embrace a diverse repertoire, skillfully maneuvering through both accompanied and unaccompanied pieces with fervor and proficiency. Under the guidance of Dr. Jonathan Palant, the UT Dallas choirs have experienced rapid growth and have garnered acclaim both on campus and throughout North Texas.
Victoria Alerte
Andrew Alexander
Jason Antwi-Appah
Joel Augustine
Sana Bajpai
Mary Behringer
Sarah Behringer
Vignesh Bhaskar
Debopreeta Bhattacharya
Abdullah Bitar
Anisha Chaudhary
Jayanti Cheruvu
Lauren Chieh
Sean Clarke
Alexa Conner
Edidiong Cornel
Alina Dam
Siya Desai
Lipika Devara
Brian Echezona
Joanna Gebeau
Rachel Goss
Maximilian Grim
Mya Hmu
Peter Hoeppner
David Homiller
Anne Hwang
Irene Jacob
Anna James
Dejah James
Brenden Jarvis
Ana Jesayen
Mihira Kada
Kruthik Kalidas
Joseph Kamantauskas
Sohini Karmakar
Madeleine Kazatsky
Sreya Kodela
Jacob Kulcak
Jacqueline Lavery
Saanvi Lukka
Anjana Mahadevan
Gabe Mamaradlo
Rahul Manepalli
Marlon Mendoza
Elizabeth Morgan
Sethvin Nanayakkara
William Nguyen
Paul Nguyen
Jaden Nonis
Anthonio Odonkor
Victoria Okorafor
Anderson Ortiz
Yesaiah Ouzounian
Francesca Palladino
Sanjana Paulson
Bonnie Pham
Thien Pham
Alexandra Pingsterhaus
Naomi Prabhu
Prashant Pradhan
Hradini Rahul
Sneha Robins
Nandini Singh
Harshini Srinivasan
Leah Sullivan
Shriya Telakalapalli
Jackson Tucker
Karina Varughese
Devanshi Verma
Alex Vizcaya-Contreras
Aaralyn Wahyudi
Catriona Walker
Lauryn Walker
Jade Yamazi
Lynette Yi
Reeds 1……………………Mark Alewine
Reeds 2……………………Ricky Roshell
Reeds 3……………………Chad Ostermiller
French horn……………..Owen Menard
Trumpet 1………………..Glenn Hummel
Trumpet 2………………..Glenn Lambert
Trombone………………..Simon Willats
Piano……………………….Artem Arutyunyan
Synthesizer……………….Scott Ayers
Guitar……………………….Jesse Ramirez
Bass…………………………Braylon Lacey
Percussion……………….Jay Majernik
Drums………………………Stockton Helbing
Violin I………………………Bethany Hardwick
Violin II…………………….JunSoo Park
Viola………………………..Colin Garner
Cello………………………..Elaine Whitmire
Jacob Ryan Smith is a composer / performer out of New York City, originally from
Atlanta, GA. He graduated from The University of Michigan where he received his BFA in Musical Theater Performance & was the first ever graduate of the new Musical Theater Composition minor. Jake is known for his prolific writing in a variety of different mediums, including Musical Theater, Ballet, Television, Film, and Pop Music. In 2020, he accomplished a yearlong project he titled, “The Song Smith,” where he wrote and produced a song every day for the entire year (resulting in 366 unique songs). He’s worked with an all-star list of Broadway veterans, including Ashley Park, Andrew Barth Feldman, Joe Serafini, Michael McElroy, and many more. His work has been highlighted by NPR, The Today Show, IHeartRadioBroadway, Out Magazine, and many other publications.
Jonathan Palant is Associate Dean of the Arts and Director of Choral Activities at the University of Texas at Dallas and is founder and conductor of both Credo, a 150-member community choir, and the Dallas Street Choir, a musical outlet for those affected by homelessness. Dr. Palant currently serves as president emeritus of the National Alliance for Music in Vulnerable Communities Repertoire and Standards Chair for the Southwest American Choral Directors Association (SWACDA), and sits on the board of directors of the Intercollegiate Men’ Choruses. Dr. Palant holds degrees from Michigan State University, Temple University, and the University of Michigan.
Visionary artistic director and Ailey School graduate with extensive leadership experience at Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Melissa M. Young has a successful track record in curating diverse repertoires, commissioning new works, and restaging classic pieces while fostering strong partnerships with artistic and executive teams. Melissa is a passionate advocate for community engagement, dance education, and nurturing emerging talent.
Terence Odonkor (he/him), known affectionately to most as “T”, is an Orchestrator, Arranger, Copyist, Music Assistant and Music Supervisor based in New York City. Terence’s talents have quickly become sought after by many leading artists in the industry. Some notable credits include (but are not limited to) Some Like It Hot, the 75th Tony Awards, White Girl In Danger, Dear Evan Hansen, A Strange Loop, and Here We Are.
Passionate about new works, Terence currently sits on the creative team of a number of projects in development, working to bring new stories to the stage and screen.
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