Tony Blake

WHAT PRICE FREEDOM to Return at Moving Arts Theatre Ahead of U.S. 250th
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2026

Moving Arts Theatre announced a return engagement of Tony Blake's WHAT PRICE FREEDOM, directed by Darin Anthony, starring Rob Nagle as Benjamin Franklin and Brandon Bales as John Adams in Los Angeles.

Moving Arts Theatre Unveils 2026 Season Including World Premiere Of WHAT PRICE FREEDOM
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026

Moving Arts Theatre has announced its 2026 season, opening with the world premiere of What Price Freedom. The production runs April through May in Los Angeles. Additional programming includes a second play and the MADLab cohort.

Moving Arts Will Debut Tony Blake's WHAT PRICE FREEDOM
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026

One Chance. Two Voices. A Nation in the Balance. Moving Arts Theatre will present What Price Freedom, by Tony Blake, Directed by Darin Anthony. Timed at this crucial juncture of history, the production stars Rob Nagle and Brandon Bales.

BWW Review: SUNDAY DINNER Proves to be a Challenge When Family Secrets are Revealed
by Shari Barrett - Jan 25, 2020

At the center of his play is the Matera family, soon to get together for a very special SUNDAY DINNER in that their son Michael (James Tabeek), a young priest in the Chicago Archdiocese, is returning to his parents' home in the Bronx after his grandfather dies. And just as Jewish mother would “qvell” about her son being a doctor, no doubt a Catholic mother would love to brag about her son being a priest. So of course when we first meet the family's matriarch Rose (Sharron Shayne) and her sister Margaret (Michele Schultz) as they are preparing the table for what they expect will be an interesting gathering, we soon learn because so many family members will be there with lots of past history, emotional reactions are bound to be ignited.

Ensemble Studio Theatre LA Presents WinterFest 2020
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2020

WinterFest 2020 is EST/LA's annual 4-week festival of play readings and projects.  Come and see new plays as they are being developed.

SUNDAY DINNER Will Have its World Premiere at Theatre 40
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2019

Michael Matera, a young priest in the Chicago Archdiocese, returns to his parents' home in the Bronx after his grandfather dies. The Matera clan is gathering at the family home for Sunday dinner. Soon after Michael arrives, his retired working-class father Eddie confesses a sin (more like a felony, really) to Michael. It's a misdeed which could have serious consequences for other members of the family. To Eddie's dismay, Michael refuses to grant him absolution. There are reasons for this (which won't be given away here; You'll have to see the play to find out).

Production Underway for Season 3 of Hallmark Channel's WHEN CALLS THE HEART
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 28, 2015

Production commences today in Vancouver on the third season of Hallmark Channel's sweeping frontier drama, WHEN CALLS THE HEART, which returns for a special two-hour television event this December. Following the December special, season three will premiere in February 2016.