‘A DOLL HOUSE’ OFF-BROADWAY!
Directed by LAByrinth Theater Executive Director, John Gould Rubin (Turn Me Loose, Jesus Hopped The A Train, American Buffalo), I am so excited to be playing the lead role of Torvald Helmer alongside my real-life wife, Sarah Wharton, as Nora Helmer in this wildy reimagined new translation of Henrik Ibsen’s revolutionary play, A Doll House, at the avant-garde Brooklyn Center For Theater Research.
Also starring Drama Desk and Lortel-nominee, Victor Almanzar (Between Riverside and Crazy, “Power”, “Empire”), Chuk Obasi, Katie Willmorth, & Natalie Bond.
SUNDANCE INSTITUTE’S SCREENWRITING COLLAB!
So honored to be a part of the 2024 Sundance Institute’s Screenwriting Collab! With the support of my advisers and fellow writers, this will be the year that I finish writing my first feature film!
Heartless Named Best Audiobook Romance!!
Heartless, written by Elsie Silver and co-narrated with Vanessa Edwin, was named one of the BEST ROMANCE AUDIOBOOKS OF 2023 by Audible.com! This sweet n’ steamy story was so much fun to give voice to and I’m so glad that listeners have enjoyed it so much.
BROADWAY DEBUT!
I’m chuffed to the max to be making my BROADWAY DEBUT this summer in the heartfelt and hilarious new play THE SHARK IS BROKEN!!! Written by and starring Ian Shaw as his late father Robert Shaw, two-time Tony nominee Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice, “The Blacklist”) as Richard Dreyfuss, and Drama Desk-nominee Colin Donnell (“Chicago Med”, “Arrow”) as Roy Scheider, TSIB is the Olivier-Nominated behind-the-scenes story of the absolute insanity that was the making of JAWS!!!! I’m so honored to be a part of this incredible company as the lead understudy. We set out to sea on July 25th at the legendary Golden Theatre!!!
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!!!
SPECIAL GUEST ON “THE AUDIOBOOK CLUB with JOHN YORK”!!
It was such a pleasure to recently talk to host, fellow narrator, and esteemed Englishman, John York, about all things acting and audio on his hit international podcast The Audiobook Club!! Listen to my episode HERE, Spotify, iTunes, or wherever podcasts are podcasting.
“AMERICAN MORNING” MAKES THE FRONT PAGE!
Myself and the entire AM team were so honored to be on the front page of a recent issue of Citizen’s News, the top newspaper of Connecticut’s Naugatuck Valley. You can read the entire interview by clicking HERE.
IN THE NEWS!
Such an honor to be interviewed by the Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper The Republican-American about American Morning!!! I was honestly surprised that the conservative-leaning CT paper would be interested in doing a story on the film, but welcomed the chance to talk about it, the questions it raises, and the fundamental fact that this terrible and tragic national disease transcends politics. Read the full interview HERE.
RECURRING ON “EVIL”!
I am so so excited to be appearing as a dastardly recurring character on the newest season of “EVIL” on Paramount Plus!
Streaming now!!
BEST ACTOR WINNER!
It was such an honor just be nominated for ‘Best Actor’ at the 2022 Beaufort International Film Festival along with “American Morning” being nominated for ‘Best Short Film’, but when they announced me as the WINNER I jumped over the moon. I cannot thank the BIFF judges, the volunteers and staff, the thousands who attended, and the Beaufort Film Society enough for this incredible award.
American Morning Wins OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT!
"Achingly authentic and nuanced performances by Stephen Dexter ("Evil") and Emmy-winner Richard Schiff ("The West Wing") anchor this provocative, potent, and gut-wrenching short film. A well-written and superbly crafted narrative that tells its story through flashbacks and present moments highlighting one of the most tragic issues of our society."
Thank you so much to everyone at Best Shorts Competition for not only awarding us “Outstanding Achievement”, but also the 2021 “Award of Excellence” for Social Justice.
BOOKED IT!
So excited and so grateful to have just booked a supporting role in the new Maria Schrader (“Unorthodox”) film “She Said” starring Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan! Produced by Annapurna Pictures and Brad Pitt, the film is based on the book by New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor who broke one of the most important stories in a generation that shattered decades of silence around the subject of sexual assault in Hollywood.
“American Morning” is a HIT!!
We cannot thank the Oldenburg Film Festival enough for all the love that their audience gave to “American Morning”. Not only was our closing night screening SOLD OUT, but we were also nominated for the Cinema Spirit Award as well as given a Special Mention citation for “Best Short Film”. This is an honor that has never been given to any film in the 30-year history of the festival. Check out our mentions in both The Hollywood Reporter and Cineuropa! Vielen dank, Oldenburg!
What an amazing experience it was for myself, as well as members of the American Morning cast and creative team, to attend our big screen premiere at the legendary Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. After a fantastic turnout and shout-outs in both Deadline Hollywood and Film Threat, we are even more excited for our international premiere on the closing night of the Oldenburg Film Festival in Germany! The adventure of this film is just beginning!
“American Morning” is an Official Selection at DWF and RIIFF!
The creative team and I are so humbled and elated to have been selected for the 2021 Dances With Films Festival at the legendary Chinese Theatre in Hollywood as well as the Oscar-qualifying Rhode Island International Film Festival in Newport! More info coming soon.
“american morning” is an OFFICIAL SELECTION at the Oldenburg Film Festival!
This festival is Germany's leading indie film showcase and is rated among the Top 5 Worldwide Film Festivals for independent films. It's been dubbed the "European Sundance" by Variety and The Hollywood Reporter and has hosted the German premieres of films by Darren Aronofsky, Brian DePalma, Stephen Soderbergh, Chan-wook Park, and Takeshi Kitano, among many others. We cannot wait for our international premiere there this September!
Look for me on the upcoming 2nd seasons of “Awkwafina is Nora From Queens” (Comedy Central) and “Evil” (Paramount+)!
“Dr. Death” Premieres on NBC Peacock!
My first on-screen job since the shutdown just dropped exclusively on NBC Peacock! Based on the hit true-crime podcast, this limited series is already being hailed by critics as “Extraordinary” and “Terrifying”. It was such a pleasure to work with star Joshua Jackson, director Jennifer Morrison, and the entire cast and crew.
“American Morning”is complete!
My short film, “American Morning”, is officially finished and being submitted to some BIG film festivals! Shot in NYC, this visceral story is a true labor of love and deals with the drastic measures that a former teacher, and school shooting survivor, takes to reconcile his guilt and effect change. Emmy and SAG Award-winning actor, Richard Schiff (“The West Wing”, “The Good Doctor”), plays my father with Robbie Bryan directing.
Catch me on “Elementary”!
This past Thursday on CBS, I made my network television debut in an episode of “Elementary” entitled “Into The Woods” starring Jonny Lee Miller & Lucy Liu!
New play reading at The Actors Studio with Oscar-winner Ellen Burstyn !
I recently had the honor of appearing in a lead role of a brand new play called Aliyah at the famed Actors Studio. Written by Kathryn Grant, the reading was directed by Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Award-winner, Ellen Burstyn.
“BEING” Screens At Cannes!
The thriller feature that I starred in alongside sci-fi legends Lance Henriksen and Ben Browder will soon be having its US premiere after recently screening at the Cannes Film Festival! Stay Tuned!
Recurring role on new Paul Rudd Netflix Series!
I’ve had such an amazing time over the last few months working on Paul Rudd’s upcoming existential comedy series “Living With Yourself” alongside Paul, UK superstar comedian, Aisling Bea, directors Valerie Faris & Jonathan Dayton (“Little Miss Sunshine”), and Emmy-winning writer/creator Timothy Greenberg (‘The Daily Show’). Coming soon to Netflix!
Readings & Workshops of New Works!
Recently I had the honor of appearing in a series of readings and workshops of riveting new plays including:
- The True, written by Sharr White (The Snow Geese), directed by Scott Elliott, starring Oscar-winner Frances McDormand, David Straithairn, Frank Whaley, & Cory Michael Smith (presented by The New Group)
- Dismal Nitch, written by 7-time Emmy-winner, George Meyer (The Simpsons), directed by Tony-winner, Doug Hughes (Doubt) (presented by NYTW)
-The Every 28 Hours Plays, 50 short plays addressing systemic racism, police brutality, and the BLM movement in the U.S. (presented by The New Group and The LAByrinth Theatre Co.)
-A Doll House, a new translation written by Royston Coppenger, directed by John Gould Rubin (presented by the Dorset Theatre Festival)
‘The Last Days of Judas Iscariot’ is a HIT!
Written by Pulitzer Prize-winner, Stephen Adly Guirgis and directed by Oscar-winner Estelle Parsons, this production was presented at the Ellen Stewart Theatre (La Mama-NYC)
Check out the rave reviews!
"Poignant and natural...[Dexter] is a true stage animal!" -Peter Marks, The Washington Post
"A minimalist production of epic proportions. Breathtaking performances." - Theatre Is Easy
The final moment of Judas belongs to actor Stephen Dexter, who delivers the show’s closing monologue with perfect flow and extreme pathos." - Stage Buddy
"In The Last Days, Guirgis explores personal responsibility that is addressed in a heartfelt monologue by Butch Honeywell (Stephen Dexter) about remorse and regret." - This Week In New York
Check me out on “Billions”!
I appeared this past Sunday on the Showtime hit series in the episode “Dead Cat Bounce” as a Wall Street jerk trying to pick a fight with Bobby Axelrod’s (Damian Lewis) right-hand man, Mike Wagner (David Costabile).
‘Turn Me Loose’ is a certified SMASH!
Produced Off-Bway at the Westside Theatre by EGOT-winning actor and music legend, John Legend, and starring Emmy-winner, Joe Morton (Scandal), this searingly funny and gut-wrenching play about the life of comic genius, Dick Gregory, is a NY Times Critics Pick!
“Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, America, Kuwait” Opens TONIGHT!
Written & Directed by Daniel Talbott and produced by Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre, starring Seth Numrich (AMC’s ‘Turn’), Kathryn Erbe (L&O:Criminal Intent), and Chris Stack (One Life To Live).
Featuring me in a haunting role as a dead soldier.
"Captivating...intense performances!"
- New York Times
"You can feel the heat and the panic in Daniel Talbott's hallucinatory production, which has the rhythm and texture of a nightmare. This one will stick with you for a while."
- Time Out NY, ****, "CRITICS PICK"
"It's gritty stuff. The acting is uniformly strong and the script packs punches with its unsettling imagery."
- NY Daily News
"[An] explosive and intense new drama."
- Theatre Is Easy
The reviews are in for ‘1931’!
starring Stephen Dexter & Kelsey Moore
''NY Theater Top Ten Pick!'' -NY Daily News
''A complete & total triumph! STEPHEN DEXTER gives the most moving performance of the season!'' - Newark Star-Ledger
''STEPHEN DEXTER is wonderful.” - Backstage
''STEPHEN DEXTER executes the confusion and pain of his character immaculately, and his chemistry with his lover, from stifled tears to charismatic teasing, was masterful.'' - Washington Square News
''Allie Mulholland's production, darkly lit and minimal, often speaks in the muttered tones of desperation…only DEXTER and Moore given a strong chance, which they seize hungrily.'' - The Village Voice
''STEPHEN DEXTER plays Adam, the protagonist, with an iron steel and determination. His performance possesses humanity and a universal appeal. Adam is transformed from a hard-working ambitious young man to a homeless, animal-like sub-human. His moments alone on stage are some of the most riveting in the play.'' - TheatreOnline.com
''Outstanding are the actors playing Adam and the girl, STEPHEN DEXTER and Kelsey Moore.'' - TheatreScene.net
‘HIKOBAE’ closes to capacity crowd in Tokyo!
After an absolutely incredible and life-changing 4-month tour of Japan and the U.S., ‘Hikobae’, the moving story of a small city hospital in Northeast Japan trying to survive in the wake of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear fallout, closed to a sell-out audience at the legendary Galaxy Theater in downtown Tokyo. Directed by Japanese filmmaking legend, Toshi Shioya, the play featured me in the lead role of a young American doctor among a cast of veteran Japanese actors from the theater, TV, and film. Check out our spot on FOX-NY!