Ben
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BEN GARCIA-BLACK
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BEN GARCIA-BLACK ✦
Hey Y’all!
My Name is Ben Garcia-Black.
I’m a New York–based actor and singer drawn to emotionally grounded, honest storytelling. I’m most at home playing intelligent, driven young men navigating pressure, love, and identity—roles that demand both vulnerability and strength—and I take pride in building characters that feel lived-in and layered.
Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, I grew up singing as soon as I could open my mouth and fell in love with musical theatre at twelve when I made my stage debut in (you’ll never guess…) Oklahoma!. That early spark turned into a lasting commitment to the work, and I bring a mix of Midwest nice and Southern charm into every room I walk into, along with a deep dedication to truthful storytelling. My work spans contemporary and classic musical theatre, as well as seminal works in the American theatre canon, including The Crucible (John Proctor), Cabaret (Max), and Crazy for You (On-Stage Swing). Whether I’m stepping into a lead or covering from off-stage, I approach every role with the same level of care, specificity, and humanity.
In addition to performing, I’ve worked as an assistant director on A Chorus Line and as a carpenter and electrician on several shows, which has deepened my understanding of storytelling from both sides of the table and strengthened my instincts as a collaborator in the room.
I received my BFA in Musical Theatre from Nazareth University in 2025, and since then, I have been performing consistently, doing some of the most fulfilling work of my career. I’m currently on tour with The Rev Theatre Co. in their TYA production of An Itsy Bitsy Play, where I play Phillip—the loving, if sometimes misguided, father of the Itsy Bitsy Spider.
When I’m not in rehearsal or performance, you can usually find me at a coffee shop, mid-board game, or spending time with the people who keep me grounded.