A Note From The Writer:
In the summer of 2009, I was recovering from one of the most intense, eye-opening, and humiliating experiences of my life. That winter in a Cabaret Performance, I premiered the first song written to express my frustration and encapsulate the universal problems, delusions, and unintentional humor of humanity that I had discovered that previous year: needless to say,
that one song didn't cover it.
"The Retail Song Cycle" is based on actual events, interactions, and retail experiences. The named characters are based on actual people and every time a customer is represented on stage, the dialogue is directly quoted from years worth of notes, research, and transcriptions. While watching this amalgam of realism and theatricality, remember that reality is stranger than fiction, that life by its very nature is surreal, and that where human beings are, terrible things can happen.
Also, please bear in mind that this is the fifth and hopefully final of many readings to help develop and shape this new musical. Be kind to our incredible performers as they juggle changes in real time. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Please visit www.cameronmichaelfehring.com. Also please visit for licensing information, or to purchase sheet music.
Dedication:
This play is dedicated to my amazing wife, whose endless support and love have made this production possible and whose living memory has helped create not only this show but my catharsis. This show is also dedicated to those who experienced this unbelievable year portrayed, with me. I hope you all have recovered.
Finally, this play is dedicated to anyone who has ever worked in Retail, Food Service, or a customer-facing job. It is an experience that will profoundly change who you are, what you believe, and how you cope. This is for you.
Thank yous:
Thank you: Amara, Kris, and especially Amanda Fehring,
Jeremy Crews, Lily and Brian Draper, Dan Crary, Kyler Rabourn, The Gaddis Clan, Amy Fitzsimmons, Erin Brown, Daniel and Emily Quintana, and those who have always believed in this show.
A special thank you to this incredible cast and creative team who have not only fulfilled the purpose but brought incredible life, exuberance, humor, and depth to this version of this show.
