Footprints on Broadway: My Journey to the Feet of the Stars [Hardcover]

David W. Shaffer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 14, 2009

FOOTPRINTS ON BROADWAY is a personal memoir of "a journey to the feet of the stars." During his thirty-six years with Capezio Dance as Director of Theatrical Sales and Fittings, David Shaffer fit cast members for hundreds of Broadway Shows, National Tours, as well as Regional and Community Theatres. His clients included many of the greatest performers and "stars" in the world of entertainment. In his book, David relates his personal story while sharing anecdotes of his experiences fitting these wonderful talents for their dance shoes and custom footwear for their performances.

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About the Author

David W. Shaffer earned his B.A. in Theatre Arts at The University of Northern Colorado. He graduated a certified teacher and taught at Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, Colorado for three years, while also directing a summer theatre program for high school students. With his wife Carol, David moved to New York City in 1973 to pursue a professional career acting and writing for the theatre. He took a "day job" with Capezio Dance where he quickly became Director of Theatrical Sales and Fittings. Two beautiful children were born to the Shaffer's and that "day job" became a thirty-six year career. Today, David is semi-retired but, writing again! His memoir is titled FOOTPRINTS ON BROADWAY. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 484 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (December 14, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1438984634
• ISBN-13: 978-1438984636
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,941,209 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)