by Frank Blocker, directed by Cheryl King
Drama Desk Award-nominee for Outstanding Solo Performance.
“Flawlessly executed.” – The New York Times
Productions
- 2026 – NEXT FEBRUARY – returning to the Norris Center Auditorium for Wednesdays in February, Naples, Florida
- 2025, January 21, February 4 & 18, Norris Center Auditorium, Naples, Florida
- 2025, January 9-12, University of Arizona Marroney Theatre, Tucson, Arizona
- 2024, November, private showing in Naples, Florida
- 2024, August 9, Foulds Theatre at Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers, Florida
- 2024, June 13-23, Ottawa Fringe Festival, Canada, Arts Court, Studio 1201, Ontario
- 2024, April 27, Marco Arts Theatre, Marco Island, Florida
- 2023, June 2-4 – Off-Broadway Palm Theatre, Fort Myers, Florida,
for Fringe Fort Myers, Best of Venue Award by critics panel - 2023, April 13-15 – The Claude Gentry Theatre, Baldwyn, Mississippi
- 2023, April – Center for Performing Arts Bonita Springs, Moe Auditorium and Film Center; also 2016, 2018 and 2021
- 2015, September – Southeastern Oklahoma State University (w/ lecture and class)
- 2015, July – The Highland Inn and Ballroom, Atlanta, Georgia
- 2015, February – The Onyx Theatre, Las Vegas
- 2013, January-March – The Independent Theatre, Los Angeles
- 2009-2012 – Stage Left Studio, Manhattan, New York (18 month run w/ select performances in the following years)
- 2007 – Whole World Theatre, Atlanta
- 2005 – The Skylight Room, Baltimore
- 2005 – The Eileen Heckert Theatre, New York
- 2005 – The Midtown International Theatre Festival, New York City
- 2004 – The Red Room as part of the New York International Fringe Festival
Awards
- Outsanding Performance in a Solo Production
New York Drama Desk Award, nomination - Best of Venue
Off-Broadway Palm Playhouse, Fringe Fort Myers - Outstanding Solo Play and Outstanding Solo Performance
Columbus International G&L Theatre Festival
Reviews and Articles
“Apparently, Mr. Blocker can act in any position.” – The New York Times, Anita Gates
“At least an HBO Special” – Show Business Weekly, David Hurst
“What a delight to watch even villainous characters imbued with so much life and charm.” – Backstage Magazine, Mark Peikert
“Incisively funny! Extended parody of Steinbeckian portentousness–the results are priceless” – LA Weekly, Bill Raden
“His physicality both incredibly precise and completely natural, a kind of second-nature inhabitance that was a joy to watch and deeply revealing. ” – Las Vegas Weekly, Jacob Coakley
“He is also a master of physical comedy. Most impressive, however, is his command of voices. He hits all the right notes of ditziness and poignancy as protagonist Viola Haygood, a southern belle who is a cross between Blanche DuBois and Scarlett O’Hara. He’s equally believable as Viola’s erstwhile boyfriend, good ole boy Jimmy; her long-suffering mother Donna, and African American tavern proprietress Odessa ‘Big Otis.’ He even acts out a June bug and provides verbal sound effects throughout the play.” – BroadwayWorld.com
“Unique and utterly brilliant.” – The Philadelphia Bulletin
“Fascinating. Mr. Blocker showcases his ample talents while keeping the audience on the edge of their seats.” – Theatre Mania
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