Act 1 Scene 2- "Best in this Land" Tom arrives in India to become a Red Cross medic. He is inspired that India holds a great destiny for him. Can his dream survive the reality of the jungle war in Burma? Vocal by Lucas Poost
Tom can't bring himself to return home in shame after having betrayed his vow never to kill. Down and out on the backstreets of Calcutta, he enters a dive bar in search of free drinks. Vocals by Lukas Poost and ensemble
In a village outside Calcutta, Tom meets Doctor Thakur, who introduces him to the humanitarian work that he and his helpers are doing. Vocals by Nehal Joshi and ensemble
Julia receives a letter from India letting her know that Ray has quit the Red Cross and has disappeared. Vocal by Micaela Diamond
A drunk Tom Anderson relives his glory days as a high school football star to an audience of Indians who have never even seen a football before. Vocal by Lukas Poost
Sung by Thakur (the Indian doctor and spiritual guide) to end Act One. He hopes to inspire Tom to find a path back to purpose and self worth thru loving service to the poor and helpless of 1943 Calcutta. Vocal by Nehal Joshi
There is joyous baby naming ceremony (namakaran) in the jungle town. Despite the tensions of the impending riots, there is still time for a celebration of life as an abandoned child gets recognized for the miracle that she is. Vocals by Nehal Joshi, Salma Shaw and ensemble
Julia and Shefali have a choice to make. Julia if she should stay in India with Ray; Shefali if she should adopt an abandoned baby. Vocals by Micaela Diamond and Anita Vasan
Thakur narrates, and the villagers recreate, the story of his life as a homeless medical student living in a train station in Calcutta. It was there that Thakur found his life's work and purpose. Vocals by Nehal Joshi and ensemble
Tom confesses to Julia about the guilt that has been torturing him since the war. Vocal by Lukas Poost
Julia leaves Tom behind in India. Her victory is to do it with love and not bitterness. Vocals by Micaela Diamond and Lukas Poost