E.V.O. Search for Eden: The Musical

E.V.O. Search for Eden: The Musical is a spectacular journey through time, adapting both the famous game for the SNES and its predecessor for the PC-98 through the lens of musical theater! Humans from all walks of life will be swept off their feet by the Mysterious Time StreamTM on a breathtaking adventure filled with catchy tunes, dazzling choreography, and jaw-dropping visual effects. At the heart of the story is Milo, a plucky Myllokummingia living in the vibrant underwater village of Corallia during the early Cambrian period. Kicked out for a crime he didn’t commit, tasked by Gaia, the spirit of the Earth as well as our underfish’s love interest, Milo sets out on a journey of action, drama, horror, comedy, romance and self-discovery that spans over five hundred million years. As Milo and a colorful cast of characters journey through time, they harness the awesome power of evolution, face thrilling challenges, and unravel a plot of interstellar proportions. From the rise of vertebrates, to the reign of dinosaurs, to a glimpse of the future, “E.V.O" is a celebration of life's resilience, diversity, harmony, and the inexorable march of progress.
== Storyline ==
As the lights dim in the theater, the stage is initially shrouded in darkness, symbolizing the void before the emergence of life. A low brass ensemble begins to play, evoking a sense of mystery and anticipation. Suddenly, a single spotlight projects the early Sun. Higher pitched instruments each harmonize one by one. Clouds of swirling gases and cosmic dust fill the stage, depicting the formation of Earth billions of years ago. As the music builds to a crescendo and the world is born ("Overture"), the title appears: EVO: Search For Eden. The globe begins to rotate slowly, symbolizing the beginning of Earth's journey through time. Microorganisms and primitive plants and animals across the Phanerozoic are projected onto the stage, accompanied by powerful percussion and sweeping orchestration, as if they’re the ones making the music. The Earth slows to the stop and we zoom in on the ocean.
=== Act 1 ===
As the lights come up on the stage, the audience is transported to the vibrant underwater world of Corallia, a coastal town in the Cambrian where plants and animals can live peacefully. Milo, our plucky prehistoric protagonist, wakes up on his rock bed, surrounded by the comfort of his coral home. The anthropomorphic characters, reminiscent of those in Bikini Bottom, go about their daily lives, each with their own job and place in the community. As Milo blesses the town, the other characters join in, singing a cheerful and upbeat song that celebrates the harmony and interconnectedness of life in Corallia (“Abundant Nature"). Through lively choreography and colorful costumes, the audience is immersed in the whimsical world of Corallia, where even the most mundane tasks are turned into joyful express. In Corallia, Milo works alongside the arthropods in one of the town's many coral farms, tending to the vibrant coral gardens that sustain the community. While Milo enjoys the simplicity and beauty of life in Corallia, he can't shake the feeling that there's something more out there waiting for him. 
Suddenly, the lights start to dim. Dark clouds gather above the waters, and crimson red lightning flashes with ill will and fury. Something is terribly wrong, and Milo can sense it in the water. Milo is startled by a shadow looming overhead. The music grows tense as his neighbor, Arnold the Anomalocaris, appears, his razor-sharp appendages slicing through the water with menacing intent. Milo narrowly escapes, but comes home to find everyone fighting. Whatever dark force descending on the ocean has replaced bubbly intelligence with savage stupidity, as the creatures of the sea succumb to their basest instincts. ThIs is the origin of predation, a harsh and devastating piece of reality. The Opabinia Mayer blames Milo for the disaster, saying he never trusted him being tough on the inside. But Pirrette, Milo’s Pikaia girlfriend, stands up for him, reminding that the lightning was the cause. The Mayor admits his fault, however he says that Corallia will never be the same, and demands Milo leave. With a broken heart, Milo abides. Before he leaves, Pirrette comforts him, saying that she sensed a great power in him and biding him to be careful, as other life has been affected by the lightning. Milo was thus cast out for a crime he didnt commit. 
For a moment, he felt a wild feeling, like liquids rushing through him. And when he looks back, he makes a terrible discovery. Corallia has completely vanished. Somehow, Milo was pushed forward in time. He has outlived the whole town. But even as Milo grapples with the loneliness and uncertainty of his newfound existence, a glimmer of hope remains alive within him. On the first part of his journey, he meets a jellyfish who teaches him the way of the new world and evolution (“Ocean of Origin”). Milo gets into the rhythm of nature, and becomes stonger. In mere minutes, the Cambrian gives way to the Ordovician, and Milo evolves from a Myllokummingia into an Astraspis. He’s gotten tougher inside and out, but remains true to his happy-go-lucky nature. 
One moment, he hears a soothing voice whispering to him. Milo feels a sense of peace wash over him, as if he's found a long-lost friend in the vast expanse of the ocean. The voice commands him to venture into the eastern caves, and he does. Motivated by the mysterious voice, he navigates through the labyrinthine passageways, each twist and turn leading him deeper into the heart of darkness, admitting that he’s still just as scared as when he was a basal chordate ("Journey to the Unknown”).
Swimming by seaweed near the end of the cave, he is taken aback by the unexpected conversation. The seaweed, speaking in hushed tones, reveals to Milo a startling revelation: there is a mysterious power lurking in the depths of the eastern ocean, one that has been watching over them and desires to create a new world by allowing plants to grow above the water. But the squids, driven by their pride, refuse to allow plants to emerge from the depths, thwarting the plans of the mysterious power and perpetuating the status quo. Milo listens intently to the seaweed's words; could it be that this mysterious power is the same entity that called out to him? Determined to uncover the truth, Milo resolves to seek out this mysterious power for himself. But the seaweed warn him of the dangers that lie ahead, particularly the formidable pressure of the depths and the relentless force pushing against him, advising him to build up vitality and endurance.
As the giant Orthonocone, leader of the squids, appears before them, tension fills the air like an electric charge. The seaweed's whispered words of caution hint at the danger that lies ahead, while Milo's casual greeting belies the adrenaline coursing through his veins. Milo's attempt to appeal to the Orthonocone's reason falls on deaf ears, as the leader of the squids remains steadfast in his beliefs and convictions. To the Orthonocone, the ocean is the only world, and anyone who dares to think otherwise is a threat to his reign. As the tension between Milo and the Orthonocone reaches its peak, the stage is set for the first epic showdown. (“Natural Selection”). As Milo faces off against the formidable Orthonocone, he realizes that brute force alone won't be enough to defeat his opponent. With a stroke of ingenuity, Milo seizes the opportunity to use the squid’s own strength against him. Milo directs the force of the Orthonocone's attack towards the fragile walls of the cave, causing them to tremble and crack under the strain. Sensing an opportunity, Milo seizes a nearby boulder and drops it onto the Orthonocone’s shell, breaking it. Milo's victory is short-lived, however, as the cavern begins cave in. The Seaweed's urgent warning snaps Milo out of his moment of triumph, and he darts out of the cavern into safety. The back of the cavern is closed off; there’s no going back, but he remembers what the plants said about the depths. The ocean flora, sensing his bravery and resilience, celebrates his victory with jubilant whispers and gentle swaying movements. They welcome him to the eastern ocean with open fronds. As the Silurian period unfolds, Milo finds himself swept up in the ever-changing currents of evolution and discovery. With each passing moment, the ocean teems with new life and wondrous creatures, as ancient ecosystems evolve and adapt to the shifting tides of time. TInstead of swimming along with the schools, Milo’s heading down. Through more evolution, he goes from Astraspis to Thelodus to Entelognathus to Guiyi oneiros. With each evolution, he can go deeper and deeper. However, some fish who already attempted this training choose to stay in the depths, becoming the deep-sea creatures. At the very bottom of the eastern sea, Milo finds a light. He comes closer to the light... and then...
The voice again. The same kind one that drew him to the caverns. Milo's heart skips a beat as he recognizes the voice, a mixture of excitement and apprehension flooding his senses. He hesitates for a moment, unsure of what to expect, but a sense of trust and curiosity compels him to respond. The light then reveals itself to be Gaia. In awe and disbelief, Milo listens as Gaia explains her timeless connection to the world and all its inhabitants. As Gaia shares the cosmic lullaby she sang for the first life on Earth ("Primordial Lullaby"), Milo is transported to a realm of pure enchantment, his senses filled with the haunting melody of creation. The song weaves a tapestry of memories and dreams, a testament to the enduring power of life and the eternal cycle of renewal. The revelation of Gaia's involvement in his journey through time hits him like a tidal wave, stirring a mixture of anger, confusion, and a sense of duty. Gaia commands Milo to venture to the coast and become a land creature. Milo swims back up to the surface. But by the time he has, the Devonian has already arrived, and he has evolved into an Eusthenopteron. Milo emerges onto the freshwater shores, guided by Gaia's voice. The other lobe-finned fish floating nearby watch in awe as Milo makes his first steps, his form shifting and changing before their eyes. In an instant, he evolves into a Tiktaalik. In an instant, he evolves into Tiktaalik, the first fish to venture onto land, marking a pivotal moment in the history of life on Earth. 
Milo has successfully evolved from fish to amphibian. The new world called land is breath-taking. Literally, the oxygen is somewhat suffocating. Upon approaching the descendants of the vegetation that he relieved, he sees a massive tree fern called Prunus spinulosa, who welcomes him to Pangaea. Our hero ventures further inland, exploring the new world and learning about the trouble new amphibians are having (“Hello, Pangaea”). There have been rumors of a Flower of Evolution that many amphibians have been dying, literally and figuratively, to obtain. It doesn't help that the new land plants caused oxygen levels to skyrocket, allowing the insects to grow to tremendous sizes and feed upon both the amphibians and vegetation. Milo, as an Itchthyostega, blames himself for Protophasma (ancestors of cockroaches) feasting on a cave of fellow Itchthyostega. 
== Cast ==
* Milo 
* Gaia
== Songs ==
# Overture
# Abundant Nature
# Ocean of Origin
# Journey Into the Unknown
# Natural Selection
# Primordial Lullaby
# Hello, Pangaea
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Category:Musicals
Category:Musical Films
Category:Animated Films
Category:Theater