It would be difficult to isolate one performance as most outstanding and with a cast of 18 it would be difficult to comment on each performance. That being said, Blane Pressler and Brittany Proia are exceptionally wonderful as the Baker and his Wife.” John Woodfin, Rolla Daily News
Standout performances are showcased by Brittany Proia, Blane Pressler…There’s considerable chemistry as well between her and Pressler as the well-meaning baker…Pressler conveys both the passion and stubbornness of the baker in a performance that grounds him in reality…” Mark Bretz, Ladue News
…the standouts did a wonderful job with Pressler as the Baker and Proia as the Baker’s Wife leading the way. They both have strong voices and handled the score very nicely while doling out humorously believable husband and wife moments.” Andrea Torrence, stlouistheatresnob.blogspot.com
Blane Pressler’s turn as Munoz, Stone’s vengeful Latino ex-partner, displays an incredibly focused and acrobatic tenor voice, along with a killer accent.” Ron McCutchan, Bureau County Republican
Blane Pressler is fantastic as the quintessentially British idiot, always one step behind the story…It’s just amazing that the whole cast has so finely polished every one of their hundreds of little thoughts and decisions… up to the boiling point of pace and precision.” Richard Green, talkinbroadway.com
Blane Pressler shows sharp comic sense as the overwhelmed Frederick.” Mark Bretz, Ladue News
…a group of fine actors, most of whom are adept farceurs. Sarah Cannon and Blane Pressler are standouts… Pressler’s Frederick, plagued by nosebleeds and a constant need to understand his character’s motivation, is less annoying than he might be. Both are excellent physical comics, as well.” Andrea Braun, KDHX.org
Blane Pressler is hilarious as Frederick…” Andrea Torrence, stlouistheatresnob.blogspot.com
Blane Pressler is excellent as Jesus…psychologically, he’s remarkable—wise, loving, gentle, easily amused—and later, heart-wrenching in the garden of Gethsemane.” Richard Green, talkinbroadway.com
Blane Pressler brings compassion and understanding to the role of the frustrated and merciful Reverend Hale…” Mark Bretz, Ladue News
… in smaller parts that contribute substantially to the production’s impact are Blane Pressler and Michael Detmer as a pair of local farmhands…” Mark Bretz, Ladue News
The pace and pressure are excellent throughout. Mr. Pressler, as the hapless young assistant, brings a touch of Arthur Lake doubt and panic to the role, showing a total lack of vocal support early on… manages to inspire the young Mr. Pressler’s “Max” to greatness is just another great part of a great show.” Richard Green, talkinbroadway.com
One of the stand-outs is Blane Pressler as Bud Frump…he is hilarious as he connives to stop Finch’s quick movement in the company and whines to his mother about his own ambitions.” Kevin Smith, What’s Up Magazine
Scott Frey and Blane Pressler, as the two Dromios, looking like something between Tweedle Dee and Bozo, with obvious comic vocal styles, run off with most of the show.” Susan Burns, What’s Up Magazine
Blane Pressler as Tranio, the servant with whom Lucentio trades places, is amazingly funny, as he generally is on stage.” Kevin Smith, What’s Up Magazine
The gangsters, played by Aaron Mann and Blane Pressler, give understated and cool performances.” Aaron Krause, Norwalk Reflector
Blane Pressler (Costard) clowns with vaudevillian panache…” Ron McCutchan, Bureau Country Republican.
THE NATIONAL PLAYERS: Olney, MD | ||
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING | Don Pedro / Don John | Clay Hopper |
WENDY’S SHADOW (Staged Reading) | Captain Hook | Irvington Town Hall Theatre |
WENDY’S SHADOW (Concert) | Captain Hook | The Cutting Room |
WENDY’S SHADOW (Industry Reading) | Captain Hook | Shetler Studios |
INTO THE WOODS | Baker | Ozark Actors Theatre |
THE CRUCIBLE | Reverend John Hale | Ozark Actors Theatre |
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST | Algernon Moncrieff | Ozark Actors Theatre |
RAGTIME | Younger Brother | FW Summer Music Theatre |
1776 (w/ John Newton) | George Reed | The Barn Theatre |
NEXT TO NORMAL | Dan | Cedar Street Playhouse |
LEND ME A TENOR | Max | Ozark Actors Theatre |
RUMORS | Ken Gorman | The Palace Theatre |
NOISES OFF | Freddy Fellows | Ozark Actors Theatre |
PASSION (world premiere) | Jesus | Spotlight Theatre St. Louis |
HAMLET | Guildenstern | Festival 56 |
ROMEO AND JULIET | Nurse/Friar | Shake 38 St. Louis |
PETER PAN | Captain Hook / Mr. Darling | Ozark Actors Theatre |
CITY OF ANGELS | Manny Munoz / Pancho | Festival 56 |
LOVES LABORS LOST | Costard | Festival 56 |
25th ANNUAL…SPELLING BEE | Leaf Coneybear | Ozark Actors Theatre |
JOSEPH…DREAM COAT | Pharaoh | Ozark Actors Theatre |
25th ANNUAL…SPELLING BEE | Leaf Coneybear | The Palace Theatre |
GUYS AND DOLLS | Nathan Detroit | The Palace Theatre |
THE WIZARD OF OZ | The Lion | Ozark Actors Theatre |
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN | Frank Butler | The Round Barn Theatre |
KISS ME KATE | Second Man (Gangster) | The Huron Playhouse |
HAIRSPRAY | Male Authority Figure | The Palace Theatre |
PLAIN AND FANCY | Isaac Miller | The Round Barn Theatre |
LUCKY STIFF | Ensemble (u/s Vinnie) | Festival 56 |
OKLAHOMA! | Ensemble | The Barn Theatre |
THE NATIONAL PLAYERS: Olney, MD | ||
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING | Don Pedro / Don John | Clay Hopper |
WENDY’S SHADOW (Staged Reading) | Captain Hook | Irvington Town Hall Theatre |
WENDY’S SHADOW (Concert) | Captain Hook | The Cutting Room |
WENDY’S SHADOW (Industry Reading) | Captain Hook | Shetler Studios |
INTO THE WOODS | Baker | Ozark Actors Theatre |
THE CRUCIBLE | Reverend John Hale | Ozark Actors Theatre |
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST | Algernon Moncrieff | Ozark Actors Theatre |
RAGTIME | Younger Brother | FW Summer Music Theatre |
1776 (w/ John Newton) | George Reed | The Barn Theatre |
NEXT TO NORMAL | Dan | Cedar Street Playhouse |
LEND ME A TENOR | Max | Ozark Actors Theatre |
RUMORS | Ken Gorman | The Palace Theatre |
NOISES OFF | Freddy Fellows | Ozark Actors Theatre |
PASSION (world premiere) | Jesus | Spotlight Theatre St. Louis |
HAMLET | Guildenstern | Festival 56 |
ROMEO AND JULIET | Nurse/Friar | Shake 38 St. Louis |
PETER PAN | Captain Hook / Mr. Darling | Ozark Actors Theatre |
CITY OF ANGELS | Manny Munoz / Pancho | Festival 56 |
LOVES LABORS LOST | Costard | Festival 56 |
25th ANNUAL…SPELLING BEE | Leaf Coneybear | Ozark Actors Theatre |
JOSEPH…DREAM COAT | Pharaoh | Ozark Actors Theatre |
25th ANNUAL…SPELLING BEE | Leaf Coneybear | The Palace Theatre |
GUYS AND DOLLS | Nathan Detroit | The Palace Theatre |
THE WIZARD OF OZ | The Lion | Ozark Actors Theatre |
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN | Frank Butler | The Round Barn Theatre |
KISS ME KATE | Second Man (Gangster) | The Huron Playhouse |
HAIRSPRAY | Male Authority Figure | The Palace Theatre |
PLAIN AND FANCY | Isaac Miller | The Round Barn Theatre |
LUCKY STIFF | Ensemble (u/s Vinnie) | Festival 56 |
OKLAHOMA! | Ensemble | The Barn Theatre |