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Star of stage and screen with Broadway and television credits including Wicked, Jersey Boys, Legally Blonde, Law & Order, Blue Bloods, and more.
Home of the Making The Cut program
Richard H. Blake brings decades of real-world experience across Broadway, national tours, television, film, directing, producing, teaching, and private coaching. His approach blends artistry, professionalism, and practical feedback performers can actually use.
Credits include Broadway, national tours, and regional stage work across major productions and leading roles.
Professional screen work spanning network television, streaming, film, and on-camera performance.
Private coaching, university intensives, masterclasses, and long-running training programs for performers.
Personalized coaching designed to strengthen technique, sharpen auditions, and help performers present their strongest work.
Scene study, intention, specificity, truth of the moment, action work, and performance choices for stage and screen.
Song interpretation, diction, breath support, placement, storytelling, and stronger musical choices.
Monologue and song selection, mock auditions, personalized prep, and support throughout audition season.
Eyelines, framing, subtlety, pacing, camera awareness, and how to create polished audition material.
Students building strong fundamentals, confidence, and stage presence in a serious but supportive environment.
Performers who need focused prep, material selection, mock auditions, and guidance through a high-pressure process.
Artists looking to sharpen material, elevate self-tapes, and get grounded notes from a seasoned professional.
Making The Cut is the program identity behind Richard’s training approach — built for serious young performers, college audition students, and artists who want real professional preparation.
“Richard Blake brings a wealth of Broadway and on-screen experience to his coaching, and it shows in every session. He has an exceptional ability to guide acting choices, offering thoughtful, constructive feedback that challenges students while always encouraging their confidence. Under his direction, I’ve seen tremendous growth and maturity in my daughter’s acting, and we are incredibly grateful for his impact.”
-Vanessa Price
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