Author Archives: David Fick

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About David Fick

teacher + curator + writer + director + performer = (future maker + ground shaker) x (big thinker + problem shrinker) x (go getter + detail sweater)

Musical Theatre Haiku Month: SHOW BOAT

Show Boat Make-believe lovers Believe loving makes the man; Rivers roll along Want to write your own Show Boat haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE

The Boys From Syracuse Four men with two names – What do you do with such men? Love them, or love Love. Want to write your own The Boys From Syracuse haiku? Head to the comment box and give it … Continue reading

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: GYPSY

Gypsy Want to be a star? Live through, not for, your daughters – Get your gimmick here! Want to write your own Gypsy haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: ASPECTS OF LOVE

Aspects of Love Seduction and sex – Promiscuity or love? Everything transforms. Want to write your own Aspects of Love haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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RIP Jerry Lieber

Songwriter Jerry Leiber has passed away today at the age of 78. Besides being a hugely successful and influential figure in popular music, Lieber (with his long-time collaborator, Mike Stoller) wrote the many rock ‘n’ roll standards that made up … Continue reading

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: A CHORUS LINE

A Chorus Line Living on the line, Where can we be beautiful? A montage of loving. Want to write your own A Chorus Line haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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NEWSFLASH: The FOLLIES Revival Recording…

Everyone is waiting to hear the cast recording of the current Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s Follies. Gossip, hopes and rumours are rippling though message boards, social networks and blogs about the recording. Cast member Terri White … Continue reading

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: DREAMGIRLS

Dreamgirls He steps on her heart, She, with her Dreams and wishes; Changing is the key. Want to write your own Dreamgirls haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: SALLY

Sally Cinderella Sally In an alley has a dream: A Follies Princess! Want to write your own Sally haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: EVITA

Evita Rising up rainbows Destroying economies Martyred by dying Want to write your own Evita haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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