About Ben


Theatre has always been a strong passion of Ben’s.  So much so that after graduating from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri with two B.A.’s: one in Theatre, the other in Philosophy & Religion, Ben decided to move to New York City to pursue a career in acting.


Since making that decision, Ben has come across an enormous amount of success.  Not only has his ambition and talent allowed him to perform in the Big Apple, but allowing his craft to take him from one side of the country to the next.


Thank you so much for visiting BenTylka.com!  While you are here I hope you take the time to check out Ben’s experiences, what he has done, what he’s up to, and what he might be looking forward to.

CURRENT PROJECT:

Welcome to BenTylka.com!

NEWS:

  1. BulletDECEMBER 16th,  2008 -- NEW JIGS: Ben has been offered (and has accepted) a stand-by position with the Hampstead Stage Company (HSC) AND he will be returning to Chillocothe, Ohio this summer to work once more for Tecumseh!  This will be Ben’s 4th season with the HSC and his 2nd season with Tecumseh!  For more information check out Ben’s Calendar.

  2. BulletDECEMBER 9th,  2008 -- NEW PHOTOS:  Check out 9 new photos of Prince Caspian and A Christmas Carol in Ben’s Production Gallery!

  3. Bullet NOVEMBER 3rd, 2008 -- HSC TOUR BEGINS: Ben’s third tour with the Hampstead Stage Company begins today!  Ben will be performing in adaptations of C. S. Lewis’ Prince Caspian and Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol for schools and libraries throughout New England.  For more information check out Ben’s Calendar.

  4. Bullet AUGUST 14th, 2008 -- STAGE COMBAT:  Ben completed a 30-hour stage combat course taught by Drew Fracher.  He is now recognized with basic proficiency in single sword stage combat by the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD).

Ben will be performing in touring productions of:


A Christmas Carol &

Prince Caspian

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This will be Ben’s third season with the Hampstead Stage Company in Center Barnstead, New Hampshire, and he couldn’t be more pleased.  Both plays are interactive and have been adapted to be performed by only two professional actors, each playing multiple roles.  He is proud to be part of an organization that has reached out and touched the hearts of so many young people.