Blake Merriman News

To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Thomas the Tank Engine's first feature film, Rainbow Sun Productions has gathered over 40 talented performers from stage and screen to create an exclusive unique digital event, all benefiting The Autistic Self Advocacy Network, a nonprofit organization run by and for autistic people. 

Thomas and the Magic Railroad: 20th Anniversary Celebration is a special video presentation commemorating the 20th anniversary of Thomas the Tank Engine's first feature film, with special appearances and performances from stars of television, film, and theater. 

On Thursday, October 3rd Art of Warr productions celebrated the opening night of its production, Stupid F**king Bird by Aaron Posner, at  13th Street Repertory Theater (50 W. 13th Street) in Manhattan. 

Art of Warr Productions, in association with Ruddy Productions, is pleased to share a first look at Cindy Lou Johnson's BRILLIANT TRACES, directed by Joshua Warr. Performances for BRILLIANT TRACES begin tonight at The WorkShop Theater (312 W 36th St, New York, NY 10018) and continue through Sunday, March 4th, 2018. Opening Night is Saturday, February 17 (8:00 p.m.).

Art of Warr Productions, in association with Ruddy Productions, is pleased to share with Broadway World a first look at Cindy Lou Johnson's BRILLIANT TRACES in rehearsal.  Directed by Joshua Warr, BRILLIANT TRACES will play a three-week limited engagement at The WorkShop Theater (312 W 36th St, New York, NY 10018). Performances begin Thursday, February 15

Art of Warr Productions, in association with Ruddy Productions, presents the return of Cindy Lou Johnson's BRILLIANT TRACES, directed by Joshua Warr (Orion). BRILLIANT TRACES will play a three-week limited engagement at The WorkShop Theater (312 W 36th St, New York, NY 10018).

RUDDY PRODUCTIONS is pleased to share a first look at the world premiere production of ORION, written by Matthew MacLachlan and directed by Joshua Warr.  ORION is currently playing at The Studio Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036). Performances continue through Saturday, March 4. 

RUDDY PRODUCTIONS is pleased to announce the world premiere production of ORION, written by Matthew MacLachlan (ADULTish) and directed by Joshua Warr(Sing No Evil; Joshing Around).  ORION will play a limited engagement at The Studio Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036). Performances begin Today, February 14 and continue throughSaturday, March 4. Opening Night is Today, February 14(7:00 p.m.).

RUDDY PRODUCTIONS is pleased to announce the world premiere production of ORION, written by Matthew MacLachlan (ADULTish) and directed by Joshua Warr(Sing No Evil; Joshing Around).  ORION will play a limited engagement at The Studio Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036). Performances begin Tuesday, February 14 and continue throughSaturday, March 4. Opening Night is Tuesday, February 14(7:00 p.m.).

Fundamental Theater Project is delighted to present Alone With Friends, a newly commissioned, romantic-comedy in one act by Ben Holbrook. The play is presented as part of Holiday House NYC, an annual interior design showcase in aide of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and in collaboration with Ally Coulter Design.

Fundamental Theater Project is delighted to present Alone With Friends, a newly commissioned, romantic-comedy in one act by Ben Holbrook. The play is presented as part of Holiday House NYC, an annual interior design showcase in aide of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and in collaboration with Ally Coulter Design.

Night Lights Theater Group presents SAY YOU LOVE SATAN, a play by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, directed by Eric Robertson. It will run for a limited engagement at The Duplex, tonight, November 2, 3, 9 and 10 at 6:30pm.

SAY YOU LOVE SATAN is a diabolical comedy that pairs the timeless struggle of good versus evil with the perils of modern dating. When Andrew meets Jack, it seems like a match made in Heaven. That is until Andrew discovers that Jack is … the Son of Satan. (Yes, the Satan.) Despite their differences, they try to make it work. But what is the price of having Beelzebub for a boyfriend? How long will their happiness last before things go completely to - well, you know.

Night Lights Theater Group presents SAY YOU LOVE SATAN, a play by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, directed by Eric Robertson. It will run for a limited engagement at The Duplex, November 2, 3, 9 and 10 at 6:30pm.

Believe Limited releases DRINKING GAMES on DVD today. The new psychological thriller from director Ryan Gielen (The Graduates, Turtle Hill Brooklyn) is written by Gielen and star Blake Merriman, and is based on the off-Broadway play Dorm, also written by Merriman.

Believe Limited is excited to announce the August 20th DVD release of Drinking Games, the new psychological thriller from director Ryan Gielen (The Graduates, Turtle Hill Brooklyn).

The Queens Players in association with Femme Fatale Theater presents Euripides' timeless tragedy The Bacchae,in a production dripping with a sense of foreboding dark comedy and sexual menance this March 28th through April 13th at The Secret Theatre in Long Island City, Queens. Femme Fatale Theater Co-Founder Robert Ribar directs a cast lead by Peter Oliver ('Law & Order: Special Victims Unit') as the seductive god Dionysus and Michael Axelrod (The Flea's Restoration Comedy) as the doomed king Pentheus in a production that features an all-male chorus and an original ambient music score employing viola, clarinet and Gregorian chant. Meet the cast in the photos below!

The Queens Players in association with Femme Fatale Theater present Euripides' timeless tragedy The Bacchae, in a production dripping with a sense of foreboding dark comedy this March 28th through April 14th at The Secret Theatre in Long Island City, Queens. Femme Fatale Theater Co-Founder Robert Ribar directs a cast lead by Peter Oliver ('Law & Order: Special Victims Unit') as the seductive god Dionysus and Michael Axelrod (The Flea's Restoration Comedy) as the doomed king Pentheus in a production that features original music and an all-male chorus.

The Queens Players' and Secret Theatre's Richard Mazda [Edward II, MacBeth, Othello, Knight of the Burning Pestle, Dr Faustus], once again brings a unique style and concept to a beloved Shakespeare piece, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING with a fantastically talented team of designers; Beth Williams, Helen Ammon, Casey Rowe and John Michael Creenan helping to create a unique Trash Period world who with an extremely talented cast will bring the funny in William Shakespeare's beloved comedy. Our Benedict is noted Actor/Director/Teacher, Alberto Bonilla* who collaborated with the director and hosted Clown workshops for the cast. Although there are no red noses, the deep insights that clown elements bring to the show are self evident.