Ben is a local stage manager living in Lexington, and has previously stage managed productions of Willy Wonka (SRMTC) and Not From Around Here (Pioneer Playhouse). He also worked as an assistant stage manager for cullud wattah and Hypeman: A Breakbeat Play (University of Kentucky), and is excited for his first experience with UK Opera. He is currently majoring in Neuroscience on a pre-med track. In his free time, he enjoys hiking and biking.