Welcome to The world's first story album Eternities follows Jessie and Thomas, estranged friends who meet for a campout four years after their best friend, Liam, died by suicide. Thomas has gone blind upon Jessie leaving Bedford (their hometown), and their weekend leads to hard conversations, humor, heartache, and finally, healing.
Part story, part concert - Eternities blends a live radio play with a live music performance by Northwest Stories. The show’s visual style and storytelling create empathy for its characters, lingering with audience members long after the final song.
Message & Purpose
The story of Eternities addresses various human hardships:
- Mental health
- Suicidal thoughts/ behaviors
- Visual impairment
- Depression
- Childhood trauma
- Losing a loved one
However, Eternities blends these difficult topics with humor and heart, infusing darkness with hope to overcome it.Our goal is for viewers to walk away empowered with new tools to help themselves and others persevere through similar hardships.
Mallory is a Portland, OR native who has been writing and performing comedy for over ten years. She is best known for her roles in the popular sketch comedy show Studio C, which has over 1 billion views on YouTube, and as the face of the viral Purple Mattress “Raw Egg Test” ad. She is also in love with Jackie Chan. But don’t tell him, she’d be so embarrassed.
From improviser to classical actor, acoustic jammer to full-fledged band leader, Dave Martinez is artistic lightning in a bottle. Holding an MFA from the highly revered Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in the UK, Dave has worked with professionals from all over the world and continues to develop an ever-growing understanding of acting, performing, and human relations. But the California native doesn’t let titles go to his head. While he takes his work and preparation seriously, he doesn’t take himself as such. He approaches each project with curiosity, enthusiasm, practicality, and a desire to cultivate a burgeoning creative space for his colleagues.
Jordan Roper is a passionate film composer and multi-genre musician with a Master’s Of Music in Film Composition and a background in piano performance. He has produced and scored award-winning films, commercials, and live performances, thriving in both studio and stage settings. Jordan also conducts and composes for ensembles ranging from full orchestras to intimate groups. As a dedicated pianist in a band with millions of streams, he loves connecting with audiences through music. Jordan brings creativity and heart to every project, crafting memorable stories through his sound. He's supported by his beautiful wife Haylie of almost 14 years and four kids.
Over the years, Derek has received several accolades for his filmmaking, including Best Original Short Screenplay at FilmQuest, Best Utah Film at Desertscape, and Best Collegiate Writer at The Northwest National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (three years in a row). His first produced feature film “I See The Demon” starred Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite) and premiered at Cinequest last March. Derek loves creating stories about humor, religion, and nostalgia. His favorite past time is being with his wife and two daughters.