Hello everyone,
Well, it appears a critic came to see Crossing Paths in Washington Square, and had some really nice things to say about the cast, along with Yours Truly. Check out the remarks from Show Business Weekly's Gena Hymowech. Thanks for the kind words Gena!
-Ben
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
What's in a Name?
Welcome all and hello 2013!
So much has been on my mind, and this year feels fresh to me in many news ways.
Right now, the first step is to find my definitive stage name. Now many people have said, "what's wrong with Ben Davis?"--nothing at all. It's just that someone else has thought to use it first.
Actually, my name is SO GOOD, that people couldn't resist putting it to good use before I came along (hard to believe, huh?).
When I was at college, I once had to replace my I.D. When I told them my full name, Benjamin Davis, they asked me, "which one"--because there were 19 others(!).
According to the inter-webs it's a pretty catchy name for other things, too; with a clothing line, a high school, and even some delicious produce, named after "us". One father and son even used it to make history. Oh, and a major Broadway caliber actor, too.
Clearly, my name is meant for the kind of big things my Life Journey is all about. It's time for me to take this wonderful title provided from my parents and find my own Ben Davis Flavor.
And, being the wonderful fans that you are, it wouldn't be right to decide without hearing your thoughts!
You can join the discussion I've started on facebook. There's a place to vote there, or post a comment of your own. You can email me, too, of course. But, please, take your two cents and spend it here.
Below are just some of the ideas already suggested for bringing the "real Ben Davis":
Ben Davis (stick with the one I've got)
Ben W. Davis
B. W. Davis
Ben Davy
Benjamin W. Davis
Ben Davis Seuss
Wells Davis
B. Wells Davis
Ben Davi
NEW SUGGESTION:
Ben Davy Jones (or some spelling thereof)
UPDATE: LEADING NAMES THUS FAR.
Ben Davis
B. Wells Davis
Wells Davis
Ben Davi
I'm making my mark in New York, or bust. This will be the first big step to getting out there. Good to be writing to you all again.
-Ben
So much has been on my mind, and this year feels fresh to me in many news ways.
Right now, the first step is to find my definitive stage name. Now many people have said, "what's wrong with Ben Davis?"--nothing at all. It's just that someone else has thought to use it first.
Actually, my name is SO GOOD, that people couldn't resist putting it to good use before I came along (hard to believe, huh?).
When I was at college, I once had to replace my I.D. When I told them my full name, Benjamin Davis, they asked me, "which one"--because there were 19 others(!).
According to the inter-webs it's a pretty catchy name for other things, too; with a clothing line, a high school, and even some delicious produce, named after "us". One father and son even used it to make history. Oh, and a major Broadway caliber actor, too.
Clearly, my name is meant for the kind of big things my Life Journey is all about. It's time for me to take this wonderful title provided from my parents and find my own Ben Davis Flavor.
And, being the wonderful fans that you are, it wouldn't be right to decide without hearing your thoughts!
You can join the discussion I've started on facebook. There's a place to vote there, or post a comment of your own. You can email me, too, of course. But, please, take your two cents and spend it here.
Below are just some of the ideas already suggested for bringing the "real Ben Davis":
Ben Davis (stick with the one I've got)
Ben W. Davis
B. W. Davis
Ben Davy
Benjamin W. Davis
Ben Davis Seuss
Wells Davis
B. Wells Davis
Ben Davi
NEW SUGGESTION:
Ben Davy Jones (or some spelling thereof)
UPDATE: LEADING NAMES THUS FAR.
Ben Davis
B. Wells Davis
Wells Davis
Ben Davi
I'm making my mark in New York, or bust. This will be the first big step to getting out there. Good to be writing to you all again.
-Ben
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Return to the Stage
I don't even how to commence the explanation of how the journey winded, so I will simply cut to the chase and provide you with some good yule tidings of Twenty and Thirteen:
I am in another show called Crossing Paths in Washington Sqaure. Performances are from January 17 to February 3, 2013, Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. That's twelve shows in all, so there's plenty o' time for you to make your way to 1st Ave, between 9th and 10th street, in the N-Y of C.
This play developed out of a reading I did with playwright Barbara Kahn late last year, and am very happy to be working with her collaborative team again. She has a knack for exploring identity issues using the unique culture of Bohemian Greenwich Village. We are very excited to see the words come to life and are moving full-steam towards the realized production.
Can't wait to see you all.
-Ben
I am in another show called Crossing Paths in Washington Sqaure. Performances are from January 17 to February 3, 2013, Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. That's twelve shows in all, so there's plenty o' time for you to make your way to 1st Ave, between 9th and 10th street, in the N-Y of C.
This play developed out of a reading I did with playwright Barbara Kahn late last year, and am very happy to be working with her collaborative team again. She has a knack for exploring identity issues using the unique culture of Bohemian Greenwich Village. We are very excited to see the words come to life and are moving full-steam towards the realized production.
Can't wait to see you all.
-Ben
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
The Extra Good
Yesterday I was on set as an extra, and it was a great time. The folks working behind the scenes at Boardwalk Empire do an amazing job and I am very proud to have taken part: here's hoping they will call my number again!
Now, there's no certainty of being seeing when doing background work. Although, the great thing about being an extra is that your position within the film can change rather quickly. It's like throwing your name into a raffle and you could win some face time on screen and with a few people you might really like. This is also a great chance to network and meet people. I've learned over time that it's more important to have fun and enjoy the people you're around than always looking for a selling angle. So, I do what I naturally enjoy doing: making some friends and neat acquaintances. This show was an excellent example of that.
But you WILL see my face on T.V tomorrow night. It's Discovery I.D's Dates from Hell, and I'm a lead! It'll air at 10pm tomorrow.
Now, there's no certainty of being seeing when doing background work. Although, the great thing about being an extra is that your position within the film can change rather quickly. It's like throwing your name into a raffle and you could win some face time on screen and with a few people you might really like. This is also a great chance to network and meet people. I've learned over time that it's more important to have fun and enjoy the people you're around than always looking for a selling angle. So, I do what I naturally enjoy doing: making some friends and neat acquaintances. This show was an excellent example of that.
But you WILL see my face on T.V tomorrow night. It's Discovery I.D's Dates from Hell, and I'm a lead! It'll air at 10pm tomorrow.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Happy Fourth
This is one of my favorite Holidays. I love that, tomorrow, we can all embrace each other as country-kin. And, in spite of the fact there remains great difference, I hope you find camaraderie that is beneficent and wide-embracing.
I'm already thinking of the wonderful mellow heat that will fade away into quiet darkness--before the booms of fire flowers make their brief glows across the sky--with the comforting scent of grilled embers, wafting through the background.
Yeah, yeah, I'm getting poetic,
but no matter where you are, or where you have come, or by what category you define yourself, I hope you'll find time to be safe and enjoy!
-Ben
I'm already thinking of the wonderful mellow heat that will fade away into quiet darkness--before the booms of fire flowers make their brief glows across the sky--with the comforting scent of grilled embers, wafting through the background.
Yeah, yeah, I'm getting poetic,
but no matter where you are, or where you have come, or by what category you define yourself, I hope you'll find time to be safe and enjoy!
-Ben
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Discovery I.D. and Me!
Well, the secret is out and you're all the first to know! My humble debut on television will be with Discovery I.D's Dates from Hell. It's a series covering really wild encounters told by the survivors of some very scary first dates. And all the stories are true, which makes the tales all the more fascinating. I guess I won't reveal too much about my own character, but needless to say tha,t if you know me, it's the last kind of person you'd expect.
My episode will air July 25th at 10pm. Huzzah.
-Ben
My episode will air July 25th at 10pm. Huzzah.
-Ben
Thursday, June 7, 2012
The Original Starship Enterprise
I just so happened to be working a gig on the water last night, and saw the Enterprise. And took the photo you see now. It's incredible to finally see it in person. Let's all cross our fingers that we are merely delaying out 'reentry' into American space endeavors.
(Like this picture? I did it WITH MY PHONE.)
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