Stephen Cole is an actor, director, choreographer, and private acting teacher currently based in Phoenix, Arizona. Stephen began his professional career at the age of 13 as Nathan in the National Touring Company of The Full Monty. Since then he has dedicated his life to the performing arts receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre from the Conservatory at Point Park University in 2011. He went on to tour for several years with the national and international companies of Sesame Street Live! as a dancer and puppeteer. Stephen has worked at regional theaters all over the country and now lives in Phoenix with his husband and two dogs. As an actor, Stephen is gifted in physical comedy and dance. In 2023 he entered the distance learning program through The University of Idaho pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Directing and Pedagogy (projected graduation, Spring 2026). As a director, Stephen excels in creative and simplistic story-telling while creating fun supportive environments where every actor and collaborator is heard and appreciated.