Ben Yawn

About Ben

Ben Yawn (he/him) is a joy-focused actor, director, producer, and designer.  He is a co-founder of Speaking of Home Productions and has had the opportunity to self-produce and work on projects such as The Midnight Dreary (2024), Big Rock: The Rockumentary (2024), Bobby’s Ear Worm (2025), and many more! He has an affinity for theater for social change, science, world building, and their ties to immersive sensory theater. He is working towards his BA in Theater at the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television, with an emphasis in Acting. During his time at UCLA, Ben has trained in playwriting, sound design, and combat for stage and film, in addition to his major coursework in acting and theatrical studies. He also has training in Meisner and improv, with experience in photography, editing, and working with and leading young artists. He hopes to continue devising projects with his friends to bring more accessible and personal art to all audiences!