
Costumed by Michelle Grimm. Photo by Mark Frohna.

Costumed by Shannon Burke. Photo by Sam Baughn.

Costumed by Connie Petersen. Photo by Sam Baughn.

Costumed by Michelle Grimm. Photo by Mark Frohna.
Ben Shields
Actor Portfolio

ARTIST STATEMENT
Stories are not meant to be consumed in their most shallow form. Rather, stories exist so we can feel them. Every story is a journey of emotions wrapped in a narrative used to catch the interest of an audience. That is why I act. There is something about the desire of human experience that drives me to perform, and I believe it my obligation to act in a way that brings the audience on that journey with me.
I love working on a variety of genres. Whether a project be comedic or dramatic, realistic or fantastical, there is always something human and something personal to be brought into it.
In the end, my work is for the audience. Every story is important to at least one person. An audience is a community hoping to experience something, hoping to be brought along on a journey they've never had before, and is my job to make sure that happens. I look forward to working with you and sharing such experiences with many more in the future!

