Ep 44 - Ben Levi Ross - The Non-Conformist Part
From The Quiet Part Out Loud by Broadway Podcast Network
October 1, 2025 · 45 min
About this episode
Ben Levi Ross and Bobby discuss their differing interpretations of Mother's Younger Brother shaped by their unique upbringings and eras.
Ben Levi Ross (Ragtime at LCT) and Bobby share the distinction of playing Mother's Younger Brother a generation apart. They share how different upbringings in different eras contributed to their interpretation of the character. Ben's history of nonconformity to norms and expectations contrasts with Bobby's history of conformity, while both experiences offer a fascinating entry point into the psychology of a young man radicalized by period of great social change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Guest: Ben Levi Ross
Topics covered
- nonconformity
- social change
- character interpretation
- psychology
- theater
Keywords
- nonconformity
- social change
- theater
- character analysis
- Ragtime
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: LCT
Books & works: Ragtime
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