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Nominated - Best Actor in a Musical

Best Actor

Performing Arts Educator

Director, Counselor, Theatre Technician

English

Nice to meet you! My name is Ben! 

I earned my Master's Degree in Theatre Education from Emerson College and I've been directing and teaching acting both professionally and in academic settings for 4 years. I excel in meeting my students where they are, no matter the skill level, and working with them to find acting techniques and methods that work for them as individuals and raise their skill level and confidence on stage. My lessons are always practical, and you will always be up and moving; trying out different techniques and exercises as you hone your craft. I can work with you on audition techniques, improvisation, character development, physical movement, stage presence, and much more! Shoot me a message if you're ready to take your acting skills as a performer to the next level!

I have been a professional Theatre Educator and Director for 4 years. I'm originally from New Hampshire, and I now teach the performing arts at Cheshire Academy in Cheshire, CT.

I have been acting and directing for 8 years, and I earned my Master's Degree in Theatre Education from Emerson College in 2018. 

As both an actor and a director, I have a thorough understanding of what makes an actor's performance believable and entertaining; What it should look like externally, and more importantly, what it should feel like for the actor internally. 

Students and actors that I work with can expect fun, engaging,  highly personalized lessons that are structured around the area of performing that they most want to master. I am extremely well versed in many acting techniques, methods and processes including Stanislavski, Meisner, Uta Hagen, Spolin, Viewpoints Work and more. I love working with my students to find the techniques or methods that work best for them!

I'm so lucky to have worked with Ben over the course of several years. His direction has helped to totally transform me from someone who likes to act into an actor. Ben knows how to bring the best out of his students and does so with warmth and optimism. He understands the anatomy of a scene and is totally able to maximize your potential. With his enthusiasm and theatrical prowess, it will be hard to not become passionate about acting. 

Ben directed the musical Into the Woods, and I played the Narrator/Mysterious Man. At first I was a bit unexcited about the part, but Ben's direction shaped it into my favorite role I've played yet. I believe it was in this show I began to immerse myself in the parts I played on stage, and I mostly credit that to him. I saw some of the best performances out of my cast mates as well. 

All in all, Ben knows what he's doing and I'd recommend him to anyone excited about acting. You'll be surprised on how much you'll improve. He's the best!

I am thrilled whenever I get the chance to work with Ben. He always manages to help me not only to do well in shows, but to improve as an actor in general. He has a wide range of knowledge in the theater, so I am able to learn about many aspects of acting and theatre in general. As a director, Ben not only has a great vision, but can also explain to the actors what that vision is, and how they can best achieve it. He is always willing to answer questions and help me in any way that he can. He makes the people around him feel comfortable and safe, so they don't feel judged when experimenting on the stage. He inspires me every time we work together, and offers endless encouragement. Without great teachers like Ben, I never would have had the tools, or confidence, to follow my passion of theatre.

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About Benjamin H.

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Performing Arts Educator

Director, Counselor, Theatre Technician

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B.S. in Communication Studies

M.A. in Theatre Education

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Nominated - Best Actor in a Musical

Best Actor

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English

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