The U.S. Premiere of NOTHING by Nic Balthazar
Meet Ben, a wordsmith with autism who learns how to overcome his high school bullies.
Inspired by true events, NOTHING is a multi-media production featuring Ben, a young wordsmith/technology enthusiast with autism. Using poetry, music, and video, Ben shares his story of meeting "Barbie" in a divine online connection, standing up to his high school bullies, and finding ways to fit into a "normal" world. Featuring music by Cincinnati's WALK THE MOON Themes: Anti-bullying, autism awareness, and suicide prevention. |
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Reviews"An amazing mulit-media tour-de-force... nothing short of mesmerizing in his highly energetic performance."
-R.O. Jones, Cincy Examiner Jun. 3rd '12 "Raises awareness not with a ruler-on-your-knuckles sermon but from the inside, looking out... should bring it to every school in the country!"
-J. Smith, SD Reader Jul. 6th '13 "A fascinating mystery story...smartly crafted, a technical marvel and engrossing in its delivery."
-P. Kragen, UT San Deigo Jul. 7th '13 "Kovach’s command of the show is impressive... well done, with a satisfying twist at the end."
-H. Lee, CityBeat Jun. 3rd, '12 |
History to Date
Nic Balthazar wrote the novel Nothing Was All He Said in Belgium in 2002 based on a newspaper article he read about a young man with autism. The novel's success led to international stage plays, and films.
Novel: Nothing Was All He Said Feature Film: Ben X, Endgame (Pre-production) Stage Plays: Belgium, France, Australia, Germany, and now the USA. |
The U.S. Premeire of NOTHING by Nic Balthazar workshopped in Dec. 2011 at Miami University, Wyoming City Schools, and Bishop Brossart high school before premiering to the public at The 2012 Cincinnati Fringe Festival starring LCT award-winning actor Jon Kovach.
Festivals: United Solo-NYC SETC/NO/SD/Cincy Fringe Universities: Wisconsin/Indiana/Miami |
Cast, Crew, and Supporters
Cast:
Daniel Britt- Metalwork Teacher Kathleen Ferrini- Maaike Bren Harper- Barbie Jon Kovach- Ben Robert Livingston- Bogaert Max Meyers- Desmet Michael Peake- Headmaster Grace Poganski- Psychiatrist Tracy Schoster- Mother David Stone- Coppola |
Extras:
Kaleigh Brooke-Dillingham, Eric Finnell, Dave Gaylor, John Grewell, Collin Leonard, Sara Mackie, Payton Marshall, Adam Marzheuser, Marquis Nash, Kyle Taylor, Amber Turner, Briana Watson, Michael Van Schoik, Simin Xiang. |
Trailer Cast:
Casey Craig, Brian King, Jon Kovach, Daniel Hall Kuhn, Cory Niles, Reed Williams. NYC Crew: Chelsea Dee Harrison- Director Donald Smith- Production Manager Ali Hall + Zach Weeks- Lighting Design Lynne Michelle + Eric Hedlund- Stagehands Original Crew: Jon Kovach- Director (film) Script Adaptor Zach Cieslak- Director of Photography Peter Alexander- Production Manager Charity Farrell- Editor Andrew Boylan- Sound Editor Marie Alexander + David Tarbell- Set Construction |
Supporters:
Platinum Sponsor: Guido Dekeseyer Gold Sponsor: George Lang Silver Sponsors: Marie Alexander, Nancy A. Randall, Cheryl Logan, Nicholas R. Heath, Carmelle Cieslak, Nancy and Mike Kern, Ginny Brezinski Bronze Sponsors: Kirk Sheppard, Lyda Benson, Richard Dial, Chuck Beatty Special Thanks: Rob Bucher, Grace Poganski, Dave Wetzel, Jeff Heath, Brandon Trebbien, Alan Galumbeck, Michelle Alexander, Meggan Peters, Beverly Steinbicker, Kira Wizner, James Turnbull, Danielle Villeegas, Cory Niles, Larry Appel, Walt Maken, Mariah, Evil Poet, John Gibson, Brad Nicholas, Russ Blaine, Dr. Dan Doerger. |