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Frank Blocker

Frank Blocker is an accomplished actor, writer, and director. Born in California, Blocker began his acting and writing career in Atlanta, eventually taking co-authored comedy "Eula Mae's Beauty, Bait & Tackle" to it's off-Broadway debut on 42nd Street.

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BIO

Frank Blocker is an accomplished actor, writer, and director. Born in California, Blocker began his acting and writing career in Atlanta, eventually taking co-authored comedy "Eula Mae's Beauty, Bait & Tackle" to it's off-Broadway debut on 42nd Street. Blocker's most notable was his Drama Desk Award-nominated solo performance in self-penned comedy "Southern Gothic Novel." Blocker has since written several other plays, including "Stabilized Not Controlled" which ran for two years at Manhattan's Stage Left Studio and "Good Jew" which premiered at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in downtown Manhattan. He currently tours with his solo plays.

His adaptation of "HP Lovecraft's The Call of Cthulhu" was commissioned by horror theatre group The Visceral Company and the performance is available on YouTube. Other plays include "Suite Atlanta" (78th Street Studio Theatre), "Air Marshals" and co-authored scripts "Macbeth: The Murder Mystery" and "Chameleüns."
Off-Broadway acting roles include his debut in "Eula Mae's...", "The Deep Throat Sex Scandal", "Southern Gothic Novel", "Stabilized Not Controlled", "Awesome 80s Prom Night" and part of the Obie-winning cast of "West Village/East Village Fragments" with Peculiar Works Project.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2010
Larry Parrish, Make-up Man, Cop, Memphis Reporter

Additional Credits

Regional roles include Saliere in "Amadeus," The Chairman in "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," Caldwell in "Urinetown" and Rabbi in "Harmony! A New Musical" at TheatreZone. Guest contracts include Mother Superior in "The Divine Sister" and Lenny in "Rumors."

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Award nominee for Outstanding Solo Performance, 2009, "Southern Gothic Novel"
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Frank Blocker, Southern Gothic Novel

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News

Cast Set for HARMONY: A NEW MUSICAL at TheatreZone
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2026

Harmony: A New Musical, featuring music by Barry Manilow and book and lyrics by Bruce Sussman, will be produced by TheatreZone, in residence at Community School of Naples since 2005.
TheatreZone and FGCU to Collaborate on CABARET
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2026

TheatreZone and Florida Gulf Coast University collaborate on a joint production of the Kander and Ebb musical, uniting FGCU students with professional Actors' Equity performers at FGCU TheatreLab in Fort Myers.
LOVE LETTERS at Players Circle Theater
by Fran Thomas - Jun 5, 2026

Players Circle Theater invites audiences to experience the timeless romance of LOVE LETTERS by A.R. Gurney in a unique limited engagement, June 11–14, 2026.
The Norris Center at Cambier Park to Host AFTERNOON TEA WITH HISTORICAL WOMEN FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026

The Norris Center at Cambier Park will welcome four historical figures to tell their life stories over afternoon tea. The Afternoon Tea with Historical Women Festival will feature four different actresses performing solo plays.
Solo Comedies SOUTHERN GOTHIC NOVEL and STABILIZED NOT CONTROLLED to Play at Norris Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026

The Norris Center Auditorium in Naples will host two solo comedies, Southern Gothic Novel and Stabilized Not Controlled, every Wednesday in February and March.
Review: RUMORS at Players Circle Theater
by Fran Thomas - Oct 23, 2025

Attention, local actors. Think twice before you take a part in a production in which Frank Blocker has been cast. Chances are good that he will steal the play right out from under you.
Review: JERSEY BOYS at TheatreZone
by Elizabeth James - Mar 11, 2025

What did our critic think of JERSEY BOYS at TheatreZone?
GOOD JEW Arrives at Norris Center Auditorium in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

Direct from its New York premiere at the Museum of Jewish Heritage last summer, drama Good Jew comes to the Norris Center Auditorium. Learn more about the show here!
Downtown Naples' Norris Center in Cambier Park Unveils 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025

Downtown Naples' Norris Center in Cambier Park is the place to go for comedy as the 2025 tourist season takes over Southwest Florida. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Frank Blocker Brings SOUTHERN GOTHIC NOVEL to The Norris Center in Naples
by Stephi Wild - Dec 26, 2024

Solo comedy Southern Gothic Novel will begin a limited engagement on Tuesday nights at the Norris Center Auditorium next month. Learn more about the upcoming event here!
SOUTHERN GOTHIC NOVEL to be Presented at the Tucson Fringe Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2024

New York Drama Desk Award-nominated solo comedy Southern Gothic Novel: The Aberdeen, Mississippi Sex-Slave Incident will make an appearance at the Tucson Fringe Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.
STABILIZED NOT CONTROLLED Announced At Alliance For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2024

Fringe Fort Myers is bringing back a 'Best of Venue' Award-winning hit from their recent Festival with edgy comedy Stabilized Not Controlled.
Fringe Comedy Favorites Set To Combat Arts Funding Cuts
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024

Since Ron DeSantis obliterated arts funding for the State of Florida, organizations have been scrambling to fill the gaps while making torturous programming decisions. Artists are non-to-happy about it either.
National Premiere of CROCODILE FEVER to Open at The Laboratory Theater of Florida in April
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 16, 2024

The national premiere of Crocodile Fever, Meghan Tyler's dark, bloody comedy about two sisters facing off against their tyrannical father, opens April 12th at The Laboratory Theater of Florida.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, HOLLYWOOD ARMS, The Naples Players & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; ROCK OF AGES, HOLLYWOOD ARMS, The Naples Players & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards December 5th Standings; ROCK OF AGES Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; BULLETPROOF BACKPACK Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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and Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Southern Gothic Novel.

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