Ben Maters
Latest News on Ben Maters:
Western Michigan University Alumni Celebration Cabaret At Don't Tell Mama (Feb 27, 2020)
HI, MOM! MONOLOGUES FROM THE CHARACTERS OF CLIMATE CHANGE To Get Developmental Staged Reading (Dec 6, 2018)
Christopher Johnston's Vietnam Play GHOSTS OF WAR Gets NYC Reading (Oct 30, 2017)
Western Michigan University Alumni Celebration Cabaret At Don't Tell Mama (Feb 27, 2020)
HI, MOM! MONOLOGUES FROM THE CHARACTERS OF CLIMATE CHANGE To Get Developmental Staged Reading (Dec 6, 2018)
Christopher Johnston's Vietnam Play GHOSTS OF WAR Gets NYC Reading (Oct 30, 2017)
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Ben is an NYC based actor with numerous credits ranging from new musical works to indie film projects. Originally hailing from Michigan he is a proud graduate of Western Michigan University holding a BFA in Music Theatre Performance and in minor in Spanish. More info at www.BenMaters.com.
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HI, MOM! MONOLOGUES FROM THE CHARACTERS OF CLIMATE CHANGE To Get Developmental Staged Reading
As part of a yearlong developmental series, Hi, Mom! brings multiple playwrights together to shed insight and humor to the massive topic of today's environmental crisis by creating a monologue-style play that features the untold, or unheard, stories of many of the characters who are affected. This project, conceived by Naked Light Productions founder Laura Delhauer, incorporates a range of voices and viewpoints: from the activist to the oil man to the sea turtle as it aspires to highlight the humanity in all of us. As Delhauer explains 'I wanted to create a company for storytellers. People who want to start productive conversations by touching hearts, by making people laugh, by amplifying the lesser heard voices or perspectives within a given topic. I think the only way we're going to stand up against issues as massive as the climate crisis is by listening, and being willing to see things through the eyes of others and letting that inspire us to function as more compassionate and proactive inhabitants of this planet.'
As part of a yearlong developmental series, Hi, Mom! brings multiple playwrights together to shed insight and humor to the massive topic of today's environmental crisis by creating a monologue-style play that features the untold, or unheard, stories of many of the characters who are affected. This project, conceived by Naked Light Productions founder Laura Delhauer, incorporates a range of voices and viewpoints: from the activist to the oil man to the sea turtle as it aspires to highlight the humanity in all of us. As Delhauer explains 'I wanted to create a company for storytellers. People who want to start productive conversations by touching hearts, by making people laugh, by amplifying the lesser heard voices or perspectives within a given topic. I think the only way we're going to stand up against issues as massive as the climate crisis is by listening, and being willing to see things through the eyes of others and letting that inspire us to function as more compassionate and proactive inhabitants of this planet.'
Christopher Johnston's Vietnam Play GHOSTS OF WAR Gets NYC Reading
Based on extensive interviews with a retired Marine officer who served in Vietnam, Christopher Johnston's new play, The Ghosts of War, chronicles Jim Kyle's four-decade search to learn what happened to his friend, Danny Nicklow, who was killed in action at Khe Sanh in 1967.
Based on extensive interviews with a retired Marine officer who served in Vietnam, Christopher Johnston's new play, The Ghosts of War, chronicles Jim Kyle's four-decade search to learn what happened to his friend, Danny Nicklow, who was killed in action at Khe Sanh in 1967.
Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 9/8 - FOLLIES, GYPSY, GHOST, and More!
BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature FOLLIES, GYPSY, GHOST, and More!
BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature FOLLIES, GYPSY, GHOST, and More!
BWW Review: GHOST THE MUSICAL Captivates at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse once again has brought a top-notch group of actors to Broadway in the Finger Lakes and is now thrilling audiences with Ghost the Musical.
The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse once again has brought a top-notch group of actors to Broadway in the Finger Lakes and is now thrilling audiences with Ghost the Musical.
GHOST THE MUSICAL to Materialize at Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival
The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival (FLMTF) continues its 2017 season with the movie blockbuster turned musical-comedy, Ghost The Musical. The show runs August 30 through September 16 at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Emerson Park.
The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival (FLMTF) continues its 2017 season with the movie blockbuster turned musical-comedy, Ghost The Musical. The show runs August 30 through September 16 at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Emerson Park.
GHOST THE MUSICAL to Materialize at Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival
The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival (FLMTF) continues its 2017 season with the movie blockbuster turned musical-comedy, Ghost The Musical. The show runs August 30 through September 16 at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Emerson Park.
The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival (FLMTF) continues its 2017 season with the movie blockbuster turned musical-comedy, Ghost The Musical. The show runs August 30 through September 16 at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Emerson Park.
New Work BOUNDED IN A NUTSHELL Opens Tonight
The NYC workshop of Jason Stuart's new play Bounded In A Nutshell debuts tonight, Dec 1, for a run through Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Alchemical Theatre Laboratory at 104 W. 14th St. NYC (Third Floor). All performances will be at 8PM.
The NYC workshop of Jason Stuart's new play Bounded In A Nutshell debuts tonight, Dec 1, for a run through Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Alchemical Theatre Laboratory at 104 W. 14th St. NYC (Third Floor). All performances will be at 8PM.
New Work BOUNDED IN A NUTSHELL to Open This Week
The NYC workshop of Jason Stuart's new play Bounded In A Nutshell debuts this Thursday, Dec 1 through Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Alchemical Theatre Laboratory at 104 W. 14th St. NYC (Third Floor). All performances will be at 8PM.
The NYC workshop of Jason Stuart's new play Bounded In A Nutshell debuts this Thursday, Dec 1 through Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Alchemical Theatre Laboratory at 104 W. 14th St. NYC (Third Floor). All performances will be at 8PM.
Photo Flash: Jamey Hood and Denis Lambert in B-Side Productions' THE WILD PARTY
B-Side Productions limited run of THE WILD PARTY, Michael John LaChiusa and George C. Wolfe's 2000 Broadway musical, has been enjoying packed houses at the TBG Theatre, 312 West 36th Street in New York, since opening on September 6th.
B-Side Productions limited run of THE WILD PARTY, Michael John LaChiusa and George C. Wolfe's 2000 Broadway musical, has been enjoying packed houses at the TBG Theatre, 312 West 36th Street in New York, since opening on September 6th.
Photo Flash: Andre De Shields Celebrates Opening of B-Side Productions' THE WILD PARTY
Last night, Broadway legend Andre De Shields celebrated the opening night of B-Side Productions' The Wild Party, Michael John LaChiusa and George C. Wolfe's 2000 Broadway musical, helmed by Associate Artistic Director Billy Bustamante, featuring music direction by Addison Frei, at the TBG Theatre in New York. Jasper Grant is Artistic Director of B-Side Productions. Broadwayworld takes you inside the opening night party.
Last night, Broadway legend Andre De Shields celebrated the opening night of B-Side Productions' The Wild Party, Michael John LaChiusa and George C. Wolfe's 2000 Broadway musical, helmed by Associate Artistic Director Billy Bustamante, featuring music direction by Addison Frei, at the TBG Theatre in New York. Jasper Grant is Artistic Director of B-Side Productions. Broadwayworld takes you inside the opening night party.
B-Side Productions' A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE Begins Tonight
A new production of A Man Of No Importance, the 2002 musical with Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens & Book by Terrence McNally, begins tonight, June 23 at The June Havoc Theatre.
A new production of A Man Of No Importance, the 2002 musical with Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens & Book by Terrence McNally, begins tonight, June 23 at The June Havoc Theatre.
B-Side Productions' A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE Begins 6/23
Complete casting has been announced for a new production of A Man Of No Importance, the 2002 musical with Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens & Book by Terrence McNally. The limited engagement will begin June 23 at The June Havoc Theatre.
Complete casting has been announced for a new production of A Man Of No Importance, the 2002 musical with Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens & Book by Terrence McNally. The limited engagement will begin June 23 at The June Havoc Theatre.
PLAY/DATE Returns to Fat Baby, 9/28
PLAY/DATE, the hit show that electrified Lower East Side nightspot Fat Baby over the summer, returns Tuesday, September 28 for an Open Ended run. Featuring 22 one-act plays by 17 different playwrights, including Greg Kotis (Urinetown), Clay Mcleod Chapman (The Pumpkin Pie Show), Chad Beckim (And Miles to Go). Conceived by Blake McCarty and directed and designed by Michael Counts, PLAY/DATE is produced by 3-Legged Dog, in association with Michael and Sharon Counts, Blake McCarty, , Dominick Cattarina, and Kevin England.
PLAY/DATE, the hit show that electrified Lower East Side nightspot Fat Baby over the summer, returns Tuesday, September 28 for an Open Ended run. Featuring 22 one-act plays by 17 different playwrights, including Greg Kotis (Urinetown), Clay Mcleod Chapman (The Pumpkin Pie Show), Chad Beckim (And Miles to Go). Conceived by Blake McCarty and directed and designed by Michael Counts, PLAY/DATE is produced by 3-Legged Dog, in association with Michael and Sharon Counts, Blake McCarty, , Dominick Cattarina, and Kevin England.
3-Legged Dog to Present PLAY/DATE, Begin. 6/18
3-Legged Dog has announced the premiere of PLAY/DATE, an immersive theatrical experience that plays out on social media and in live performance, featuring one act plays by seventeen different playwrights including Greg Kotis (Urinetown), Clay Mcleod Chapman (The Pumpkin Pie Show), Chad Beckim (And Miles to Go). Conceived by Blake McCarty, directed by 3LD Creative Director Michael Counts, PLAY/DATE begins preview performances Wednesday, June 18 for a limited open-ended engagement.
3-Legged Dog has announced the premiere of PLAY/DATE, an immersive theatrical experience that plays out on social media and in live performance, featuring one act plays by seventeen different playwrights including Greg Kotis (Urinetown), Clay Mcleod Chapman (The Pumpkin Pie Show), Chad Beckim (And Miles to Go). Conceived by Blake McCarty, directed by 3LD Creative Director Michael Counts, PLAY/DATE begins preview performances Wednesday, June 18 for a limited open-ended engagement.
Kate Baldwin, Marilyn Maye, Mark Nadler & More Set for 54 Below this Week
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.
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