Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance

Ben Sanderson is a Junior B.F.A. Musical Theatre major. He is based in Los Angeles where he was born and raised. Mainstage/IUST: Reefer Madness (Ensemble, U/S Lecturer), Into the Woods (Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf), Something Rotten! (Lord Clapham). Regional: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Ensemble, U/S Gaston, Int. Swing), The Sound of Music (Ensemble, Int. Swing). Other favorites: CLUE (Wadsworth), …Spelling Bee (Coneybear), Hairspray (Link). In August of 2024, Ben was featured in People Magazine because he recently discovered that he has 40 older siblings! In his free time, he makes videos on his TikTok account @thebensanderson showcasing theatre, college life, or anything he feels like sharing that day. Ben sends great gratitude to his family who has always supported him and especially to his loving mom whom none of his success would be possible without her. "At the moment of commitment, the entire universe aspires to assist you" - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe