Christopher Blank

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Christopher Blank has been the arts reporter and theater critic for the Commercial Appeal since 2001. Prior to his journalism career, he taught theater skills to inner city children and was a stage actor in Florida. He is a USC/Getty Arts Journalism Fellow and was the first editor of the magazine Florida Trend’s NEXT. Recently, he was a finalist for a Green Eyeshade Award in criticism.

Recent stories:

• Stage Review: Two plays reflect on past, look ahead
  November 21, 2008
• Concert review: Brubeck still bright as ever
  November 17, 2008
• Theatre Memphis' costume designer has been weaving onstage magic for 30 years
  November 16, 2008
• Brubeck and Sons Keep Jazz Flame Burning
  November 15, 2008
• From sculptor's private trove to viewers' hands at Brooks museum
  November 13, 2008
• Organist bad boy: Prying loose the chokehold of tradition
  November 6, 2008
• "Firebird" is fine, feathered ballet
  November 2, 2008
• RiverArtsFest: Alive and well on South Main
  October 31, 2008
• Stage review: 'Sweeney Todd' supplies gore galore, musical mayhem
  October 23, 2008
• 'Connections': Ballet Memphis' sumptuous menu of dance and edible treats
  October 20, 2008
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Recent videos by Christopher Blank:

• The world of Andre Bruce Ward
  Blank as Reporter | November 15, 2008
• New theater reviews
  Blank as Reporter | August 27, 2008
• Shrine creation
  Blank as Reporter | August 16, 2008
• Build a better Elvis shrine
  Blank as Reporter | August 13, 2008
• A cappella performance
  Blank as Reporter | July 31, 2008
• Summer Drinks
  Blank as Reporter | July 21, 2008
• Theater Life
  Blank as Reporter | July 15, 2008
• Watoto De Afrika dance group
  Blank as Reporter | July 15, 2008
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