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DAVE GIPSON

Award-winning composer, writer, performer

About Dave

Dave is a composer, receiving a 2005 BMI award for music written for television. His stage musical POLLYANNA won awards in 2023 and received a successful staged reading. He's a member of the Dramatists Guild of America, and has written several original musicals that have been produced across the U.S.

Dave is a composer, receiving a 2005 BMI award for music written for television. His stage musical POLLYANNA won awards in 2023 and received a successful staged reading. He's a member of the Dramatists Guild of America, and has written several original musicals that have been produced across the U.S.

Reviews

It was awesome - the music, lyrics, actors/actresses, etc..  I thoroughly enjoyed it.  I wasn't familiar with the story of 'Pollyanna' - what a wonderful message… Thank you for a touching evening.  - Susan Conklin

Friday night was truly a memorable experience and I wanted to thank you for sharing this wonderful show with all of us. As we were driving home, my friend Paula said, “This show will end up on Broadway.” And I WILL tell my friends…I SAW IT FIRST! 
Casey Cobb

The production turned into much more of one than I expected.  I thought it was a “reading with music” but it was much more.  …I hope to see this show go BIG!!!
Diane Davis

What an incredible show Pollyanna is!  Even as a reading, it grabbed our hearts and never let go.  It was mesmerizing.  The story was uplifting and exactly what the world needs now.
The music--the melodies were beautiful and the lyrics were delicious. You've written a show filled with meaningful, heartwarming, sometimes hilarious lyrics!
- Patti Caroli


WOW -- just WOW!  I am still completely blown away by your amazing accomplishment of writing an entire musical.  The music was so varied and definitely told the story. Loved all the layers of the songs, the harmonies, the complete score! - Dede Brownlee

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