
ben Ashcraft
Actor, Singer, Dancer, Choreographer
about me
I am a current student at the University of Texas at Arlington, where I am pursuing a BFA in musical theatre. I began my musical theatre journey at age 14 in my middle school’s production of Peter Pan as Peter Pan. Since then I have enjoyed playing some amazing roles which include: Gabey in On the Town, Danny Zuko in Grease, Edward Bloom in Big Fish, and Duke in The Great American Trailer Park Musical. as well as a few other roles such as Max/Herman and cliff understudy in cabaret, the acrobatic fox/footman in cinderella, and josh in 9 to 5.
acting is living
Dance
“we must not allow other peoples limited perceptions to define us”
- Virginia Satir
Even More About Me
My love for dance has grown immensely during my time in college. FROM FEELING LIKE I HAD TWO LEFT FEET TO BECOMING A CHOREOGRAPHER, I HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE WITH THIS ASPECT OF PERFORMANCE. During my time in the UTA Dance company, I HAVE DANCED IN PIECES SUCH AS "ELANOR RIGBY”, “SOLITUDE”, “THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT”, AND “A ROSE BLOOMS IN CHAOS”. I have also begun my choreographic career while in the dance program at uta. A few of my choreography credits include “Ang3r” a take on the societal pressures of being male-identifying, and '“The Butterfly Effect” a commentary on the intricacies of life, and the connections we make along the way. A piece I choreographed and danced in.
Pop, Lock, & Dance
Pop, Lock, & Dance
even even more about me
Before I found theatre I was involved in quite a few extracurricular activities. I was a pitcher for a competitive baseball team for eight years, competed as a level ten gymnast, and was on a gymnastics team for six years. I played wide receiver and quarterback in football for four years. I was also on a competitive pool (billiards) team all of high school, competed in swimming, played soccer and basketball, and even dabbled in lacrosse. In my free time I love to rollerblade and mountain bike, hike, I like to paint/customize shoes and do carpentry/at-home projects. I’ve loved finding new things to explore ever since I was a kid. This is why I like the arts so much, it’s a chance to push boundaries and find new experiences every day. I found that feeling when I played trumpet in band, when I sang in choir, when I performed with my acapella group Walk The Line, and. now I’ve found it with theatre. My love for this art form continues day to day, and I am so excited to continue learning and growing through the years. Pushing the boundaries of theatre. Questioning societal norms and doing works that reimagine the classics into a new light. Pushing my talents as a dancer and hopefully, one day choreographing for a Broadway show. You can find links to my media below.