Susan Stroman's "contact", the musical

"James Blanshard as the suicidal ad man [does] excellent work"

"James Blanshard is without peer in stage enchantment so the audience is totally empathic to [Wiley's] dilemmas in life"

“James Blanshard conveys Wiley’s desperation with an economy of words” 

“Blanshard does a nice job making the transition from guy with two left feet to a smooth, attentive partner.”


Just Us Boys

"Mr. Blanchard [sic] offered a sensitive portrayal of a man faced with difficult emotional & professional crises.  His scene where he breaks down and weeps over his own sense of romantic failure in life was most moving"

"Particularly effective is the restrained performance of James Blanshard as the dance captain"

"James Blanshard as Anthony does a really good job with his emotional arc"



Bottom's Up!

James Blanshard as Raul happened to be a particular favorite … His high-water pants and “who me?” expression furthered his comedic actions and enchanted audience members”



Talking Pictures

 “Blanshard brings to Willis a winsome vulnerability that is lovely to watch because you can almost feel his struggle”

Sylvia

 In “Sylvia” he breaks into a gender bending performance among the three roles he is portraying in the comedy ... Kudos to Blanshard for creating three distinct roles and carrying all three with humor and dexterity”

 

Murder at Vicarage

 “Blanshard brings to Redding a nonchalant oiliness and charm that both attracts and repels”



Rep

 "Blanshard’s performance  is compelling"