R. Steven Blake – Actor, Director, Producer

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R. Steven Blake
Actor, Director & Producer
| Stage | Film | TV |

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60+

stage roles

26+

film/TV roles

10+

directing roles

producing roles

Years of
succesful
experience

My profession is my passion! From positions as Artistic Director, Theatre Operator and Film and TV Producer my decades of experience give me a unique skillset in many facets of the Arts. As a stage Director I specialize in Musicals, comedies and thrillers. I love bringing new works to the stage, working side-side with the authors. I also teach Acting and Directing for Stage and Screen to individuals, groups and workshops. I especially enjoy refreshing annual productions for theatres with reoccurring annual shows. I look forward to discussing your projects with you!

Proud Member of Actors Equity Association (AEA) – USA, the Union of Professional Stage Actors and Stage Managers and The Screen Actors Guild–American Federation of Television and Radio (SAG-AFTRA) – USA.

“WITCHLAND” – Regional Premiere, Palm Springs, California. Director Richard S. Blake pulls from the best and worst of the campy-horror genre to keep the story interesting. Through his strong tongue-in-cheek direction, the cast remains committed and honest. The special effects that occur within the set deliver some of the most outstanding moments of the evening. If you enjoy scary, quirky B-movie stories, then WITCHLAND is definitely for you and a scream-filled bloody ending will leave you tingling with laughter!

Gilmore Rizzo, Critic for the Coachella Valley Independent

``Clue: The Musical`` - Grapevine, Texas. Runway’s production of Clue: The Musical has sharp, fast-paced and witty performances given by a tight-knit ensemble cast. Director R. Steven Blake has packaged this cast and an excellent crew to share a great time with audiences experiencing Clue: The Musical. The two-hour show flies by, keeping you mentally engaged. For those who love a challenge, you are invited to participate in crossing off your own clues and suspects as the show progresses. With 216 potential outcomes, it would be difficult to see the same show twice!”

Bonnie K. Daman, Associate Critic for John Garcia's The Column.

``All Shook Up!`` - Denton, Texas. Music Theatre of Denton’s production is fun, with lively music that is set to a magical time… a patron sitting in front of me had commented to another patron that this was a cute show. It is more than a cute show. It is a fun show… the technical aspects of the show will impress you and the singing and acting will amaze you. This musical is worth the extra steps for an evening or afternoon of enjoyment.

Joel Taylor Associate Theatre Critic, John Garcia's The Column.

``Godspell`` - Arlington, Texas. I must highly commend R. Steven Blake for creating a show that made me smile, toe tap, hum along, gave me a few chills, and thoroughly entertained me. What made Mr. Blake's accomplishments (and his creative team) so extraordinary was he did it mostly with a cast of teens…Mr. Blake was able to transform the joviality into an effective somber mood with his strong staging. His ``resurrection`` scene was one of the best I'd ever seen and did induce chills.” -

Mark-Brian Sonna, Associate Critic for John Garcia's The Column

“Give Me A Break” A New Rock Musical – World Premiere, Dallas, Texas. ``Give Me A Break`` had shining moments and Talented performers that brought life, energy and connection to the story. Worth seeing if you would like to support local talent and the development of original theatrical creations… ``Give Me A Break`` is an original work conceived, developed and produced from the local Dallas area, using local technical and performance talent to bring a story to life. I fully appreciate and admire the desire and ability to artistically create any work of art.

Joel Taylor Associate Theatre Critic, John Garcia's The Column.