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WAYNE RICHARDS
pianist/vocalist
composer
playwright
actor
journalist
Current resident of the Villages, Fla.
This web site is a celebration of over fifty years of entertaining! It has been, is now and will forever be my purpose in life. Here you will find information about my current activities as well as reflections of a lifetime of projects.
pianist/vocalist
composer
playwright
actor
journalist
Current resident of the Villages, Fla.
This web site is a celebration of over fifty years of entertaining! It has been, is now and will forever be my purpose in life. Here you will find information about my current activities as well as reflections of a lifetime of projects.
On October 3rd, a new chapter in live music has been written with the opening of this brand new and exciting venue.
I'll be on stage with a parade of jammers this coming Thursday, October 17th at 7pm. Check this site again soon because the JUNCTION may be christened with a new name! Come enjoy!!!!! Also...check out the new page on Facebook.
I'll be on stage with a parade of jammers this coming Thursday, October 17th at 7pm. Check this site again soon because the JUNCTION may be christened with a new name! Come enjoy!!!!! Also...check out the new page on Facebook.
It has been and continues to be a joy and an honor to participate in the CHICAGO CUBS WORLD club in the Villages by rendering anthem performances and contributions to the monthly newsletter. During the October 7th membership meeting at Colony Cottage, I was unexpectedly recognized with this very handsome frame, which, as of this morning, adorns my office wall.
I will continue striving to do all I can to make the newsletter reflective of my passion for the Cubs and baseball.
GO CUBBIES!
I will continue striving to do all I can to make the newsletter reflective of my passion for the Cubs and baseball.
GO CUBBIES!
I'd like to invite you to check out a new feature on this site. THE WAYNE RICHARDS JUKEBOX is a page dedicated to celebrating the many recordings I've made through the decades. All areas will be represented here...my pop tunes...selections from film scores...stage productions and other surprises.
The page will grow as time passes by which is why I'd love for you to check it out as often as possible.
Simply CLICK HERE and you will be escorted to the WAYNE RICHARDS JUKEBOX, which is ready for business. AND ITS FREE! Thought you'd like that little feature.
By the way, I also will be adding another page of sound files containing episodes from my old podcast, MUSIC CENTRAL. I've been getting some requests to do that.
The page will grow as time passes by which is why I'd love for you to check it out as often as possible.
Simply CLICK HERE and you will be escorted to the WAYNE RICHARDS JUKEBOX, which is ready for business. AND ITS FREE! Thought you'd like that little feature.
By the way, I also will be adding another page of sound files containing episodes from my old podcast, MUSIC CENTRAL. I've been getting some requests to do that.
SPECIAL CHALLENGE TO THE VILLAGES SONGWRITER'S CLUB
On the evening of September 12th, I had the pleasure of addressing the Village's Songwriter's club created by a very nice gentleman named Jerry Durbin. During the presentation, I offered a challenge to all members. "GENUINE FEAR OF FLYING" is a tune I composed almost 30 years ago. But a thought occurred to me. If you were given the lyrics, what accompanying tune would another songwriter come up with? That is the challenge to you. Actually...its really more of a fun experiment.
I have provided a shortened version of the lyrics and I invite you to come up with music and perform your creation during a designated upcoming meeting. I will have a recording of the original tune and I will bring it for comparison. Have fun! If there is anything I can do to help in any other regard please contact me via the CONTACT PAGE.
GENUINE FEAR OF FLYING
Paced the airport like a man insane
Sweat pouring from my brow like a pouring rain
Heartbeat racing like never before
My friend Jack Daniels is spinning the floor
(It happens every time!)
I stumbled onto a DC 10
I got a busted seat in the middle again
Flight attendants appear so calm
I'm sitting here with clammy palms
(It happens every time!)
I got a genuine fear of flying
Don't want to be so high
I want to stay on terrafirma
Don't want to touch the sky
(repeat)
NO! NO! NO!
DEAR SONGWRITERS...There are additional verses and a bridge. But for now let's just come up with a basic musical form to follow. Enjoy! BY THE WAY.....If you'd like to listen to some recordings of my material, please request them via e-mail. Let's communicate!
On the evening of September 12th, I had the pleasure of addressing the Village's Songwriter's club created by a very nice gentleman named Jerry Durbin. During the presentation, I offered a challenge to all members. "GENUINE FEAR OF FLYING" is a tune I composed almost 30 years ago. But a thought occurred to me. If you were given the lyrics, what accompanying tune would another songwriter come up with? That is the challenge to you. Actually...its really more of a fun experiment.
I have provided a shortened version of the lyrics and I invite you to come up with music and perform your creation during a designated upcoming meeting. I will have a recording of the original tune and I will bring it for comparison. Have fun! If there is anything I can do to help in any other regard please contact me via the CONTACT PAGE.
GENUINE FEAR OF FLYING
Paced the airport like a man insane
Sweat pouring from my brow like a pouring rain
Heartbeat racing like never before
My friend Jack Daniels is spinning the floor
(It happens every time!)
I stumbled onto a DC 10
I got a busted seat in the middle again
Flight attendants appear so calm
I'm sitting here with clammy palms
(It happens every time!)
I got a genuine fear of flying
Don't want to be so high
I want to stay on terrafirma
Don't want to touch the sky
(repeat)
NO! NO! NO!
DEAR SONGWRITERS...There are additional verses and a bridge. But for now let's just come up with a basic musical form to follow. Enjoy! BY THE WAY.....If you'd like to listen to some recordings of my material, please request them via e-mail. Let's communicate!
Skits and Giggles is a collection of four short one act comedies by Frederick Stroppel. You'll find some of his works celebrated on Broadway.
Under the direction of Joanne Riley, I will be appearing in one of the works entitled, MASHED TURNIPS.
There will be two presentations of this event on Friday, Nov 8th and Saturday, Nov 9th at Rohan Rec. Center.
Tickets are $18.00 per person and available at all Villages box offices.
Under the direction of Joanne Riley, I will be appearing in one of the works entitled, MASHED TURNIPS.
There will be two presentations of this event on Friday, Nov 8th and Saturday, Nov 9th at Rohan Rec. Center.
Tickets are $18.00 per person and available at all Villages box offices.
Please check out and enjoy my new CHICAGO CUBS WORLD CHATTER newsletter. Since I've moved to the Florida Villages, my wife and I have joined a Chicago Cubs club that currently enjoys a membership of over 400 people. With the growth of this community in high gear it is most certain that additional Cubbies enthusiasts will soon be joining. The CUBS WORLD CHATTER web site and newsletter are designed to operate together. My newsletter will always be available not only here but also linked to the larger site called CUBS WORLD. CLICK HERE
NEWSLETTER ON THIS SITE CLICK HERE
NEWSLETTER ON THIS SITE CLICK HERE
It is always an honor to sing the National Anthem! Click below to see one of my performances for CUBS WORLD!
THE DREAM ROAD began as a small script I pieced together for the ACTOR'S STUDIO in the Villages. However, the group was closed a while back. This was the decision of its founder and coach, DEAN CORBETT. (NOTE...Dean trained under the great Lee Strasburg at the Actor's studio in New York.)
However, much to my surprise, Dean requested that I continue to develop the story into a full length musical. I gave myself a deadline of four months to complete, quite a different approach to a work since my previous musical, A SUMMER STORM, took over 20 years to complete.
However, THE DREAM ROAD just didn't pop out of my head recently. Its something I've thought about for a few years and was just waiting for the right opportunity to commit effort into the project. Dean Corbett was the encouragement I needed. He has and continues to be my theatrical guiding light and I urge you to check back on this web site in the not too distant future for details.
There are big things ahead or both DREAM ROAD and another original musical, A SUMMER STORM. For information CLICK HERE
However, much to my surprise, Dean requested that I continue to develop the story into a full length musical. I gave myself a deadline of four months to complete, quite a different approach to a work since my previous musical, A SUMMER STORM, took over 20 years to complete.
However, THE DREAM ROAD just didn't pop out of my head recently. Its something I've thought about for a few years and was just waiting for the right opportunity to commit effort into the project. Dean Corbett was the encouragement I needed. He has and continues to be my theatrical guiding light and I urge you to check back on this web site in the not too distant future for details.
There are big things ahead or both DREAM ROAD and another original musical, A SUMMER STORM. For information CLICK HERE
FOR THOSE OF YOU BACK IN CHICAGO.....
A very talented individual named Carla Gordon, whom I have had the pleasure of writing and performing with, is about to be be recognized for her amazing dedication and contributions to the art of Cabaret. I have learned a lot about stage work from this amazing soul and I am forever grateful.......
FROM CARLA.....
Gratitude
To the Chicago Cabaret Professionals for the 2019 Gold Coast Award
Tor My Mentors and Teachers
James Cebastien, Jimmy Damon, David Edelfelt Lina Koutrakous, Amanda Mc Broom, Andrea Marcovicci, Marilyn Maye, Beckie Menzie, Bob Moreen, Allen Nichols, Daryl Nitz, Erv Raibel, Alex Rybeck,
Dan Stetzel, Denise Tomasello, and Lennie Watts
To My Songwriting Partners
Michele Brourman, Mark Burnell, Elizabeth Doyle, Shelly Markham, Beckie Menzie,
Bob Moreen,
and Wayne Richards
To my fellow cabaraiders and folkies who honor me by singing my songs.
Thanks To
Frank Dain and Cabaret Scenes Magazine, 3-4 the Road and Friends, The Skokie Theater, and my family---
And especially to my dad who made me want to be an entertainer
With Love,
Carla
A very talented individual named Carla Gordon, whom I have had the pleasure of writing and performing with, is about to be be recognized for her amazing dedication and contributions to the art of Cabaret. I have learned a lot about stage work from this amazing soul and I am forever grateful.......
FROM CARLA.....
Gratitude
To the Chicago Cabaret Professionals for the 2019 Gold Coast Award
Tor My Mentors and Teachers
James Cebastien, Jimmy Damon, David Edelfelt Lina Koutrakous, Amanda Mc Broom, Andrea Marcovicci, Marilyn Maye, Beckie Menzie, Bob Moreen, Allen Nichols, Daryl Nitz, Erv Raibel, Alex Rybeck,
Dan Stetzel, Denise Tomasello, and Lennie Watts
To My Songwriting Partners
Michele Brourman, Mark Burnell, Elizabeth Doyle, Shelly Markham, Beckie Menzie,
Bob Moreen,
and Wayne Richards
To my fellow cabaraiders and folkies who honor me by singing my songs.
Thanks To
Frank Dain and Cabaret Scenes Magazine, 3-4 the Road and Friends, The Skokie Theater, and my family---
And especially to my dad who made me want to be an entertainer
With Love,
Carla