Author Archives: David Fick

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

Musical Theatre Haiku Month: YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN

Posted on August 12, 2011 by David Fick

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown Youth represents age Bald heads, glee clubs and baseball Comical truths told Want to write your own You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: SPRING AWAKENING

Posted on August 11, 2011 by David Fick

Spring Awakening It’s your fault, Mama. Colours of my existence: Silver, blue, purple. Want to write your own Spring Awakening haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS

Posted on August 10, 2011 by David Fick

The Scottsboro Boys The truth of the past Revealed by Bones and Tambo; The future unclear Want to write your own The Scottsboro Boys haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: SOUTH PACIFIC

Posted on August 9, 2011 by David Fick

South Pacific One magical night, Matching thoughts sing in the stars: Love checks prejudice. Want to write your own South Pacific haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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NEWSFLASH: Emma Thompson to Script New ANNIE

Posted on August 8, 2011 by David Fick

Ryan Murphy out; Emma Thompson in! Continue reading →

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: THE LION KING

Posted on August 8, 2011 by David Fick

The Lion King Listen: the grass sings Shakespeare for a younger crew. Zoo puppets go wild! Want to write your own The Lion King haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: PROMISES, PROMISES

Posted on August 7, 2011 by David Fick

Promises, Promises Office girl meets boy An only, lonely Christmas Germ-bred pneumonia Want to write your own Promises, Promises haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: PAL JOEY

Posted on August 6, 2011 by David Fick

Pal Joey Bewitched by his horn, Women chase him gladly – Still he is alone Want to write your own Pal Joey haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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NEWSFLASH: GHOST for Broadway?

Posted on August 5, 2011 by David Fick

So after decidedly mixed reviews in London and a complete slate from Ben Brantley in The New York Times, who says that Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard’s score is the ‘aural equivalent of a Stairmaster’, the producers of Ghost are … Continue reading →

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: MAN OF LA MANCHA

Posted on August 5, 2011 by David Fick

Man of La Mancha Impossible Dreams? It’s all the same to a knight! Let the quest begin… Want to write your own Man of La Mancha haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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