Blake Rouse Music

drama & theatre

I have been interested in Theatre since I was in fourth grade when I auditioned for a local production of the musical 'Mame' and got cast as the lead role of young Patrick. I picked up theatre full time as a hobby in seventh grade when I played Pumbaa in my school's production of 'The Lion King.' In high school, I played Mr. Jefferson in my high school's production of the hit Broadway musical 'Rent,' Pete in the play 'Almost Maine', and most notably, Crutchie, in our school's production of Newsies. I also played the guitar in a skiffle band accompanying our production of 'One Man, Two Guvnors.'

rent

My good friend, Cade, and me on set of our 2018 production of 'Rent'.

One Man, two guvnors

My friends, Espen and Cade, and me playing music in between scenes of our 2019 production of 'One Man, Two Guvnors'.

Almost, maine

Me, playing the lead role of 'Pete' in our production of 'Almost, Maine'.

Newsies

Me, starring as Crutchie in my high school's production of the hit Broadway musical 'Newsies'.

Creating an original score for a play

I had the wonderful opportunity given to me by my directors to create an original score for our school's production of 'Almost, Maine' which played during scene transitions. This was a wonderful opportunity that I will remember for the rest of my life. I hope to work in a field that allows me to do more like this.

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