A professionally trained character actor and singer with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Northern Kentucky University, Ben Cohen is thrilled to be returning to Orlando Shakes. He was previously seen on the Orlando Shakes stage as King Louis/Bonaceiux in The Three Musketeers, Francis in Henry IV Part 1, and Ensemble in Evita. He also delighted younger audiences as Detective McSmogg, and various other characters as part of Orlando Shakes’ Children Series in Miss Nelson Is Missing. Some additional favorite roles include Guiderius in Cymbeline (Richmond Shakespeare Festival), Fenton/Rugby in The Merry Wives of Windsor (Richmond Shakespeare Festival), and Jeter/Principal in Footloose (Kincaid Regional Theater). Cohen has also entertained theme park audiences as a performer with Windish Music & Productions in Hershey Park’s Character Commotion and Character Party. He is overjoyed to bring his love for performing back to Orlando. Instagram: @TOOMANYBENS