The Cry of the Butterfly
I am thrilled to announce that I have joined the cast of “The Cry of the Butterfly”, written by Nicca Ray and directed by Joe John Battista. We run February 5-22 at Theater for the New City!
This play explores the true story of our playwright’s complicated family dynamic, being the daughter of legendary film director Nicholas Ray (“Rebel Without a Cause”) and Hollywood dancer Betty Utey (“Silk Stockings”). I am playing Nicca herself! Click the link below for ticket information!
“Cheery Mari Blake’s glorious characterization of the wounded Nicca Ray combines fierceness, tenderness, and nobility.”
“Mari Blake portrays Nicca with a stamina that comes from years of introspection and recovery... These three women are survivors, determined to keep moving, and these three actors portray them with grit and vigor. Their scenes together are a constant battle for power, yet they each take on the role of caregiver when one of them is knocked down. ”
