Written and Performed by Brian Stanton
Directed by McKerrin Kelly
From Classroom to Confessional, from Flamboyant Professor to Pipe-smoking Grandmother, from Oedipus Rex to bizarre Inner-voice: a birth certificate propels an adoptee on a fantastic and mysterious quest for identity. Playing 12 characters, our adopted hero explores every avenue on what it means to be a man ultimately discovering the horrific truth of his birth, an instinctive love for his birth mother, and a grateful dedication to his adoptive family.
Performances |
Location |
Theatre |
Run |
BLANK at The Whitefire Theatre |
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THE RESILIENT SPIRIT: BLANK |
Venice, CA |
Electric Lodge |
November 5th, 2011 |
NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL |
New York City, NY |
August 12th-28th, 2011 |
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MIDWEST PREMIERE |
Kansas City, MO |
June 23rd-July 10th, 2011 |
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AMERICAN ADOPTION CONGRESS NATIONAL CONVENTION |
Orlando, FL |
April 13th, 2011 |
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EAST COAST PREMIERE |
New York City, NY |
November 11th, 2010 |
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CUB* CONVENTION |
Carlsbad, CA |
October 15th, 2010 |
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"A CELEBRATION OF THE SOLO ARTIST" |
Burbank, CA |
September 12th, 2010 |
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SOUTHWEST PREMIERE |
Dallas, TX |
June 25th & 26th, 2010
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May 28th & 29th, 2010 |
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WORLD PREMIERE |
Hollywood, CA |
June 6th-17th, 2010 |
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April 16th-23rd, 2010 |
Awards:
United Solo Theatre Festival, New York City |
2010 BEST SOLO ACTOR |
Best of 2009-2010 StageSceneLA Awards |
OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A SOLO PERFORMANCE for McKerrin Kelly |
OUTSTANDING SOLO PERFORMANCE for Brian Stanton |
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The LA Stage Alliance Ovation Voters, a body of theatre professionals selected annually through a rigorous application/interview process by the Ovation Review Committee, has determined through their votes cast that BLANK is ranked in the top 20% of all registered productions in the ‘Overall Production’ category. |
Check out our reviews:
“Stanton's skill in balancing a profoundly personal tale with classic underpinnings ultimately hints at the evocative idea that all our lives are full of events and incidents that touch on the mythic and the timeless." |
- Paul Birchall - |
“Blank held this reviewer enthralled, amused, and emotionally touched from start to finish.” |
- Steven Stanley - |
“...a profound piece of drama...Blank is a perfect showcase for Stanton as an actor, playwright, and role model for anyone who questions the validity of their sense of worth.” |
- Peter A. Balaskas - |
“BLANK is well performed, well written, and neatly structured.” |
- Danielle Marie Georgiou - |
"...there’s an innate power in Stanton’s journey, which gives viewers plenty to think about." |
- Robert Trussell- |
"...compelling...Stanton is an appealing presence...a moving exploration of identity...thought-provoking." |
- Erik Haagensen - |
"What (Stanton) does is give us a glimpse of the unique journey the adopted person takes to understand and appreciate their personal history. A play that betters our understanding of that journey is an important one. For fifteen years I have lived and loved someone who was adopted. And I’m grateful to Mr. Stanton for helping me appreciate my partner’s journey even more." |
- Jack Hanley - |
"Brian Stanton's beautifully articulated language is matched by his equally articulated physical action. No doubt about it, this guy is an artist." |
- Katheryn Osenlund - |