Shows, Music, Writing, Producing, and Leadership
Richard
Carey
Ford
Committed to making a difference in the world, Richard's theatre evangelism and leadership drives his own moving and inspiring work as well as his support of performers, playwrights, composers, and lyricists.
Write Songs You Love Now
Are you a fan of great songs? Do you want to write songs but you've never finished a song? Or a cynical veteran of a hundred songwriting sessions? Ready for a transformational conversation? Ready to breakthrough your songwriting? This is the songwriting book for you.
Discover the fast, fun, and easy way to write songs you love. Want a proven system for writing songs without putting in 10,000 hours? Or paying years of dues? Do you dream of writing songs but don't know where to begin? Have you struggled to get past an initial writing block?
Richard gets it. That's why he developed this songwriting system. This system has helped students at all ages and levels write songs. And achieve their songwriting goals in no time! You'll be crafting songs that express who you are and sharing them with pride. You don't need to play an instrument. You'll see yourself as the songwriter you always hoped to be. And nothing is more fulfilling than achieving something you thought was out of reach. So get ready to experience the rush of inspiring others through your music. With this method and your hard work, the possibilities are endless.
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About Richard
Richard is an ASCAP Award-winning composer and lyricist. His music and lyrics for musicals include ROCKSTAR WIDOW, THE BOY IN THE BOAT, THE PRISONER, and BOLTS OF MELODY. Other shows with Mark Wilder include VENTURE CAPITAL, WITH EYES OPEN, and THE INFINITE MONKEY THEOREM.
He has received commissions and grants from orchestras, arts councils, theaters, and soloists.
An experienced and innovative arts administrator, Richard has held positions at The Colony Theatre, Write Act Rep, Blue Angel Theatre, Pico Playhouse, Playwrights Horizons, and as artistic director of the Bloomington Playwrights Project where he produced over 100 plays by a diverse group of authors.
For several years, Richard co-lead his own film company, Sure Crossing Films, and produced two feature films. He also worked on shows including THE WEST WING, HIDDEN HILLS, THE PRACTICE, and on a dozen films.
He holds a B.Mus in Music Composition, an MFA in Composition and Orchestration, and has done Masters-level work in theater. He's studied with David Diamond, Michael Hennagin, Dan Welcher, and David Blumberg.
He wrote the Amazon bestseller on songwriting: WRITE SONGS YOU LOVE NOW. He has taught classes on songwriting, composing, theater, and filmmaking all over the country including for Houston Grand Opera, American Festival for the Arts, and Indiana University.
Richard is a proud member of ASCAP, NAMT, and the Dramatist Guild. He's an alum of the BMI Lehman Engel Music Theatre Workshop.
Shows
Rockstar Widow
A new musical about a woman who after great loss, including the sudden death of her husband of 43 1/2 years, discovers how to get unstuck and go from Grieving Widow to Rockstar Widow.
Inspired and based on Paulette Kranjac's true story and non-fiction book New Way to Grieve, the musical takes on a fantastic, fun, and moving adventure through family, dating, NY real estate, learning to drive, dancing, and discovering your own extraordinary life.
The Boy in the Boat
A new musical about a Boy in a Boat trying to rescue himself and his friends in the middle of Hurricane Harvey.
Shows
Rockstar Widow
A new musical about a woman who after great loss, including the sudden death of her husband of 43 1/2 years, discovers how to get unstuck and go from Grieving Widow to Rockstar Widow.
Inspired and based on Paulette Kranjac's true story and non-fiction book New Way to Grieve, the musical takes on a fantastic, fun, and moving adventure through family, dating, NY real estate, learning to drive, dancing, and discovering your own extraordinary life.
The Boy in the Boat
A new musical about a boy who tries to rescue himself, his family, and his community in the middle of Hurricane Harvey.
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