
CREATIVE DIRECTOR • CHOREOGRAPHER • MUSIC DIRECTOR • PRODUCER • PROJECT MANAGER • COLLABORATOR • CONSULTANT

Hello and Welcome! I’m Ben!
Originally from western Pennsylvania, I’m a New York City-based multifaceted creative whose roles include Director, Choreographer, Music Director, Producer, Project Manager, Consultant and Creative Collaborator.
I thrive on building theatrical experiences and events ranging from intimate productions to large-scale spectacles featuring hundreds of performers. My award-winning projects have been mounted in a wide variety of settings: industrials, one-offs and regional theatres, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland, international all-inclusive hotels and resorts, theme parks, parades, cruise ships, and tours.
At its core, my work is about community. Over the course of my career, I’m proud to have collaborated with some of the most exciting visionaries, artists, and production companies in the business, building theatrical experiences around the world that bring people together.
I’m excited to collaborate with you. Let’s create something extraordinary.
RESUME

REELS
DIRECTOR / CHOREOGRAPHER
My journey in directing and choreographing has taken me across a diverse spectrum of projects around the world. I find the most joy when working on new-builds and premiering new entertainment offerings. Throughout my career, I’ve forged close partnerships with clients and entertainment production companies, ensuring the delivery of superb, innovative world-class entertainment and immersive experiences for viewers and guests alike.
MUSIC DIRECTOR
My portfolio and experience as a Music Director extends beyond the stage, encompassing workshops, new-builds, and studio recordings where I’ve worked with top-notch singers and voice over artists to craft vocal sweeteners and background harmony tracks to accompany live performances. Collaborating closely with arrangers, I’ve contributed to the development of intricate backing tracks and full orchestral arrangements, enriching every musical endeavor with professionalism and flair.
PRODUCTION
With a dynamic range of roles, I excel in steering projects from inception to completion. I prioritize close collaboration and communication with clients and production companies alike to deliver unparalleled, exceptional entertainment and experiences. My portfolio includes the design and development of innovative shows and experiences from the ground up.
PROJECT PORTFOLIO
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MUSIC DIRECTOR / SUPERVISOR
LEAD CREATIVE PRODUCER / PROJECT MANAGER
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR / ASSISTANT
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Tinker's Toy Factory
(Revamp Premiere)
Role: Creative Director – 2022 Mainstage Revamp / Director (Kings Dominion ’22, Carowinds ’23/’24)
Producer: Cedar Fair Entertainment
Originating Choreographer: Josh Henderson
Project Choreographer: Sarah Ridenhour (Kings Dominion) / Anna Hamlet (Carowinds ’23) / Alicia Pociask (Carowinds ’24)
Lighting: Zach Blane (Kings Dominion) / Steven Mack (Carowinds)
Clients/Venues: Kings Dominion (Doswell, VA), Carowinds (Charlotte, NC), Kings Island (Mason, OH) Amusement Parks
Winterfest Wonderland Parade
Role: Parade Director
Producer: Cedar Fair Entertainment
Originating Creative Director: Marilyn Magness
Originating Choreographer: Phil Vitug
Project Choreographer: Tony Gonzalez (Kings Island) / Brittany Pent Rohm (Kings Dominion)
Clients: Kings Island (Mason, OH), Kings Dominion (Doswell, VA) Amusement Parks
Grand Carnivale + Spectacle of Color Parade
(Entertainment Package)
Role: Show/Parade Director
Producer: Cedar Fair Entertainment
Originating Creative Director: Marilyn Magness
Originating Choreographer: Phil Vitug
Project Choreographer: Alexis Roberts (Kings Island/Carowinds/Dorney Park) / Sarah Ridenhour (Kings Dominion)
Clients/Venues: Kings Island (Mason, OH), Carowinds (Charlotte, NC), Dorney Park (Allenton, PA), Kings Dominion (Doswell, VA)
Lusty Lil's Lil-abration!
Role: Director/Music Director
Producer: Cedar Fair Entertainment/Cedar Point
Choreographer: Jim Cooney
Lighting: Greg Hofmann
Sound: Chuck Davis
Props: Rachel Turos
Costumes: Carrie Holm
Venue: Palace Theatre
Client: Cedar Point Amusement Park – Sandusky, Ohio
Conjure the Night
(Premiere)
Role: Director
Producer: Cedar Fair Entertainment
Originating Creative Director: Katie Bartomeo
Originating Choreographer: Brandon Kelly
Project Choreographer: Carly Lawrence
Lighting: Steven Mack
Client/Venue: Carowinds Amusement Park – Charlotte, North Carolina
Tricks and Treats Parade
Role: Parade Director
Producer: Six Flags Entertainment
Originating Creative Director: Cathy Lozano
Originating Choreographer: Brittany Pent Rohm
Client/Venue: Carowinds Amusement Park – Charlotte, NC
Rocktails
(Premiere)
Role: Director
Producer: RWS Global
Choreographer: Matthew Elm
Client/Venue: Iberostar Hotels and Resorts – Riviera Maya, Mexico
Retrospect / Carowinds 50th Anniversary Street Party
(Premiere)
Role: Director
Producer: Cedar Fair Entertainment
Originating Creative Director (Retrospect): Kelly Daugherty
Originating Choreographer (Retrospect): Josh Assor
Project Choreographer (Retrospect)/Originating Choreographer (Street Party): Brittany Pent Rohm
Client/Venue: Carowinds Amusement Park – Charlotte, North Carolina
Awards:
2024 USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Award, 3rd – Retrospect
2023 Golden Ticket Award – Best Show, 5th – Retrospect
Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts: Riviera Maya, Mexico
(Grand Opening - Entertainment Package)
Role: Co-Director/Choreographer
Producer: Ryan Amstad @ Two Tails Productions
Co-Director/Choreographer: Natalie Malotke
Lighting: Erik Hershkowitz
Sound: Corey McIntyre
Client: Karisma Hotels and Resorts / Nickelodeon
Venue: Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts: Riviera Maya, Mexico
Peppa Pig Sing Along Party
(US/Canada Tour + Premiere)
Role: Director/Choreographer/Music Director
Producer: Josh Blackburn @ Round Room Live
Scenic: Steven C. Kemp Design
Sound: Ben Selke @ 2500 Productions
Writer: Jaimie Selke @ 2500 Productions
Props: Jenna Snyder
Additional Props: Autumn Bendall
Additional Musical Arrangements: Todd Olson
Graphics: Jess Costa @ Round Room Live
Video: Matt Barker @ So MidWest
Lighting: Bryant Montalvo
Client: Hasbro
Slime Time Live
Role: Co-Director/Choreographer
Producer: Ryan Amstad @ Two Tails Productions
Co-Director/Choreographer: Natalie Malotke
Lighting: Erik Hershkowitz
Sound: Corey McIntyre
Video: Simon Russell
Client: Karisma Hotels and Resorts / Nickelodeon
Venue: Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts: Riviera Maya, Mexico
Peppa Pig's Adventure
(US/Canada Tour - Remount)
Role: Director/Choreographer
Producer: Josh Blackburn @ Round Room Live
Originating Director: Richard Lewis
Client: Hasbro
Nickelodeon's Pajama Jam
(Character Breakfast)
Role: Co-Director/Choreographer
Producer: Ryan Amstad @ Two Tails Productions
Co-Director/Choreographer: Natalie Malotke
Sound: Corey McIntyre
Client: Karisma Hotels and Resorts / Nickelodeon
Venue: Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts: Riviera Maya, Mexico
Story Land
(Entertainment Package)
Role: Director/Choreographer/Music Director
Producer: RWS Global
Client/Venue: Story Land Amusement Park – Glen, New Hampshire
Hersheypark
(Character Entertainment Package)
Role: Director/Choreographer
Producer: RWS Global
Client/Venue: Hersheypark – Hershey, Pennsylvania
Nickelodeon at Sea
(Entertainment Package)
Role: Director/Choreographer
Producer: Norwegian Cruise Line
Client: Nickelodeon
Venue: Norwegian Cruise Line Fleet
Dreamer
(Premiere)
Role: Co-Director/Choreographer/Producer
Co-Director/Choreographer/Producer: Matthew Elm
Client: Premiere Danse Academy – Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Whore: A Kid's Play
(Premiere)
Role: Choreographer
Producer: Kevin Michael Reed @ Squire Lane Theatricals / Baby Crow Productions
Director: Margaret Grace Hee
Playwright: Reese Thompson
Music Arrangements: Matt Katz-Bohen
Costumes: Anthony Hagan
Lighting: Kevin Michael Reed
Venue: Greenside at Infirmary Street – Edinburgh Festival Fringe – Edinburgh, Scotland
Macy’s 98th Thanksgiving Day Parade – Nickelodeon’s TMNT Float
Role: Choreographer
Producer: 2500 Productions
Client: Oasis Productions and Nickelodeon
Venue: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – New York City, New York
Sesame Street Live: Say Hello!
(US/Canada Tour + Premiere)
Role: Associate Director/Co-Choreographer
Producer: Josh Blackburn @ Round Room Live
Director/Co-Choreographer/Writer: Jaimie Selke @ 2500 Productions
Co-Choreographer: Jason Williams
Sound: Ben Selke @ 2500 Productions
Lighting: Bryant Montalvo
Video: Shawn Duan
Costumes: Stephanie Echevarria
Props: Caitlynn Barrett and Lauren Russell
Scenic: Steven C. Kemp Design
Client: Sesame Workshop
Blippi the Musical
(National/International Tour + West End + Premiere)
Role: Assistant Director/Choreographer (+ additional choreography)
Producer: Josh Blackburn @ Round Room Live
Director/Choreographer: Jaimie Selke @ 2500 Productions
Music Director: Rob Cookman
Writer: John Tartaglia
Sound: Ben Selke @ 2500 Productions
Lighting: Ryan O’Gara
Video: Robb Jibson @ So Midwest
Costumes: Cynthia Nordstrom
Scenic: David Gallo
Props: Lauren Russell
Client: Moonbug Entertainment
Awards/Nominations:
-2023 Olivier Awards Nomination – Best Family Show
Baby Shark Live
(US/Canada Tour + Premiere)
Role: Associate Director/Choreographer/Music Director (+ additional choreography)
Producer: Josh Blackburn @ Round Room Live
Director/Choreographer/Writer: Jaimie Selke @ 2500 Productions
Music Director: Rob Cookman
Sound: Ben Selke @ 2500 Productions
Lighting: Gary Wilson
Video: Robb Jibson @ So Midwest
Costumes: Greg Brown
Props: Jenna Snyder
Scenic: Steven C. Kemp Design
Client: Pinkfong
Awards/Nominations:
-2020 Pollstar Awards Nomination – Best Non-Music Tour of the Year – Family Show
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! King for a Day
(US Tour - Remount)
Role: Associate Director/Choreographer
Producer: Ryan Amstad @ Mills Entertainment
Director/Choreographer: Natalie Malotke
Originating Director/Choreographer: Jenn Rapp
Music Director: Tom Helm
Sound: Daniel Lundberg
Lighting: John E.D. Bass
Puppets: Geppetto Studios Inc.
Scenic: David Miller
Client: Fred Rogers Co.
PJ Masks Live - Save the Day!
(US/Canada Tour + Premiere)
Role: Associate Director/Choreographer + Music Director
Producer: Josh Blackburn @ Round Room Live
Director/Choreographer: Jaimie Selke @ 2500 Productions
Writer: Shawn Kalb
Sound: Ben Selke @ 2500 Productions
Lighting: Gary Wilson
Props: Bittany Lee
Scenic: Steven C. Kemp Design
Costumes: Robin McGee
Video: Shawn Duan
Arrangements: Tim Foy and Paul Koffman @ Pure West
Client: entertainmentOne
Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Role: Associate Director/Choreographer
Producer: Colleen Doyno w/ Pittsburgh Musical Theatre
Director/Choreographer: Natalie Malotke
Music Director: Dr. Francesca Tortorello
Costumes: Alex Righetti
Sound: Bob Bollman
Props: Amber Kocher
Fight Director: Callee Miles
Scenic: Tucker Topel
Lighting: Forrest Trimble
Wigs/Makeup: Christopher Patrick
Technical Director: Jonathan T. Sage
Production Stage Manager: Gemma Williamson
Venue: Byham Theatre – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Macy’s 97th Thanksgiving Day Parade – Nickelodeon’s TMNT Float
(Premiere)
Role: Assistant Choreographer/Creative Assistant/Talent Handler
Producer: 2500 Productions
Director/Choreographer: Jaimie Selke @ 2500 Productions
Client: Oasis Productions and Nickelodeon
Venue: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – New York City, New York
Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts - Punta Cana
(Entertainment Package)
Role: Assistant Director/Choreographer
Producer: Nickelodeon
Director/Choreographer: Jaimie Selke and Myles Thoroughgood
Client: Karisma Hotels and Resorts
Venue: Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
CoComelon Live! JJ’s Journey
(US/Canada Tour – Remount)
Role: Associate Choreographer
Producer: Glenn Orsher @ EMC Presents
Director/Choreographer: Jaimie Selke
Creative Director: Amy Tinkham
Music Director: Charlie Reuter
Scenic: Josh Zangen
Lighting: Nick Whitehouse
Video: Shawn Duan
Costumes: Cynthia Nordstrom
Sound: Colle Bustin
Props: Lauren Russell
Client: Moonbug Entertainment
Disney’s Newsies
Role: Associate Choreographer
Producer: Pittsburgh Musical Theatre
Director/Fight Choreographer: Trey Compton
Choreographer: Natalie Malotke
Music Director: Dr. Francesca Tortorello
Sound: Greg Brooks
Costumes: Tony Sirk
Lighting: Todd Nonn
Scenic: Kevin Kocher
Technical Director: Jonathan T. Sage
Production Stage Manager: Gemma Williamson
Props: Amber Kocher
Executive Artistic Director: Colleen Doyno
Founding Director: Dr. Ken Gargaro
Venue: Byahm Theatre – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Baby Shark Live
(US/Canada Tour + Premiere)
Role: Associate Director/Choreographer/Music Director (+ additional choreography)
Producer: Josh Blackburn @ Round Room Live
Director/Choreographer/Writer: Jaimie Selke @ 2500 Productions
Music Director: Rob Cookman
Sound: Ben Selke @ 2500 Productions
Lighting: Gary Wilson
Video: Robb Jibson @ So Midwest
Costumes: Greg Brown
Props: Jenna Snyder
Scenic: Steven C. Kemp Design
Client: Pinkfong
Awards/Nominations:
-2020 Pollstar Awards Nomination – Best Non-Music Tour of the Year – Family Show
Peppa Pig Sing Along Party
(US/Canada Tour + Premiere)
Role: Director/Choreographer/Music Director
Producer: Josh Blackburn @ Round Room Live
Scenic: Steven C. Kemp Design
Sound: Ben Selke @ 2500 Productions
Writer: Jaimie Selke @ 2500 Productions
Props: Jenna Snyder
Additional Props: Autumn Bendall
Additional Musical Arrangements: Todd Olson
Graphics: Jess Costa @ Round Room Live
Video: Matt Barker @ So MidWest
Lighting: Bryant Montalvo
Client: Hasbro
Tinker’s Toy Factory
(Revamp Premiere)
Role: Creative Director – 2022 Mainstage Revamp / Director (Kings Dominion ’22, Carowinds ’23)
Producer: Cedar Fair Entertainment
Originating Choreographer: Josh Henderson
Project Choreographer: Sarah Ridenhour (Kings Dominion) / Anna Hamlet (Carowinds)
Lighting: Zach Blane (Kings Dominion) / Steven Mack (Carowinds)
Clients/Venues: Kings Dominion (Doswell, VA), Carowinds (Charlotte, NC), Kings Island (Mason, OH) Amusement Parks
Mysterio
(Premiere)
Role: Lead Creative Producer + Co-Writer + Project Manager + Studio Music Director
Producer: RWS Global
Director/Choreographer: Chris Pederson
Magic Consultant: Brad Ross
Music Director: Jens Kramer
Scenic: Jeremy Doucette
Lighting: Erik Hershkowitz
Costumes: Travis Chinick
Props: Jenna Snyder
Writers: Carlos Avilas and Benjamin Rowan
Client/Venue: Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari – Santa Claus, Indiana
Awards / Nomination:
-2018 IAAPA Brass Ring Award Nomination – Best Theatrical Production – Worldwide Finalist
Spirit of the Season
(Premiere)
Role: Studio Music Director
Producer: RWS Global
Client/Venue: Six Flags Great Adventure – Jackson, New Jersey
PJ Masks Live - Save the Day!
(US/Canada Tour + Premiere)
Role: Associate Director/Choreographer + Music Director
Producer: Josh Blackburn @ Round Room Live
Director/Choreographer: Jaimie Selke @ 2500 Productions
Writer: Shawn Kalb
Sound: Ben Selke @ 2500 Productions
Lighting: Gary Wilson
Props: Bittany Lee
Scenic: Steven C. Kemp Design
Costumes: Robin McGee
Video: Shawn Duan
Arrangements: Tim Foy and Paul Koffman @ Pure West
Client: entertainmentOne
Holland America Line – Rotterdam
(Mainstage Show Package)
Role: Music Director/Supervisor
Producer: RWS Global
Director/Choreographer: Beth Crandall
Client: Holland America Line
Venue: MS Rotterdam
Now Recording
(Premiere)
Role: Workshop Music Director/Supervisor
Producer: RWS Global
Director/Choreographer: Chip Abbott
Writer/Music Director: Vinnie Ester
Scenic/Props: Ryan Howell
Costumes: John Kristiansen
Lighting: Karen Spahn
Arrangers: Matthew Murphy and Joe Parker
Client/Venue: Hersheypark – Hershey, Pennsylvania
Mysterio
(Premiere)
Role: Lead Creative Producer + Co-Writer + Project Manager + Studio Music Director
Producer: RWS Global
Director/Choreographer: Chris Pederson
Magic Consultant: Brad Ross
Music Director: Jens Kramer
Scenic: Jeremy Doucette
Lighting: Erik Hershkowitz
Costumes: Travis Chinick
Props: Jenna Snyder
Writers: Carlos Avilas and Benjamin Rowan
Client/Venue: Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari – Santa Claus, Indiana
Awards / Nomination:
-2018 IAAPA Brass Ring Award Nomination – Best Theatrical Production – Worldwide Finalist
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari
(Entertainment Package + Premiere)
Role: Lead Creative Producer + Project Manager
Producer: RWS Global
Show Directors/Choreographers: Chris Pederson, Ken Anneberg, Ivan Stoinev, Jens Kramer
Cirque/Stunt Director: Ivan Stoinev
Magic Consultant: Brad Ross
Music Director: Jens Kramer
Client/Venue: Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari – Santa Claus, Indiana
Awards / Nomination:
-2018 IAAPA Brass Ring Award Nomination – Best Theatrical Production – Worldwide Finalist – Mysterio
Six Flags Great Escape
(Entertainment Package)
Role: Lead Creative Producer + Project Manager
Producer: RWS Global
Show Directors/Choreographers: Amy Kaeberle, Jeremy Stein
Stunt Director: Jeremy Stein
Costumes: Autumn Bendall
Client/Venue: Six Flags Great Escapse – Queensbury, New York
Holiday World Happy Halloween Weekends
(Entertainment Package)
Role: Lead Creative Producer + Project Manager + Music Director
Producer: RWS Global
Director/Choreographer: Katie Call
Costumes: Autumn Bendall
Props: Jenna Snyder
Client/Venue: Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari – Santa Claus, Indiana
Past Made Present
(Premiere)
Role: Lead Creative Producer + Project Manager
Producer: RWS Global
Client: Cunard
Venue: Bloomingdales – New York, New York
Dreamer
(Premiere)
Role: Co-Director/Choreographer/Producer
Co-Director/Choreographer/Producer: Matthew Elm
Client: Premiere Danse Academy – Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Kris Kringle the Musical
(Virtual Production)
Role: Production Coordinator
Producer: 2500 Productions and Angel Polar Bear LLC
Director: Jaimie Selke
Music Director: Randy Glass
Music Production: Mark Camilleri @ Imagine Sound Studios
Video Editor/Animator: John Narun
Costumes: Inda Blatch-Geib
Yo Gabba Gabba
(City Museum Special)
Role: Production Assistant
Producer/Director: Scott Schultz
Venue: City Museum – St. Louis, Missouri