Capistrano Acting Academy

Originally a native of Rochester, New York, Stephen J. Zygo started his performing career in the 4th grade as a member of all-county choir and went on to perform in countless musicals, performing groups, dance ensembles, and theatrical troupes. Recognized in New York State as one of the most promising high school performers (Elenbe Award Winner), Stephen then pursued a double major in Musical Theatre Performance and Elementary Education at SUNY Cortland Stephen has directed over 40 youth productions in New York, Hawaii and California. His most recent production was “Peter Pan” at St. Mary and All Angels School in Aliso Viejo, where he was recently the Theatre Arts Director and one of the 4th grade teachers on staff. In addition to theatre productions, Stephen has also been the director of a national beauty pageant circuit, American Queen Pageant, 2007, California Division. Stephen has performed in over 40 theatrical productions with title roles including Seymour in “Little Shop of Horrors”, Charlie Brown in “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown”, Jack in “Into the Woods” and many more. Most recently, he was featured in Three Trees Theatre’s West Coast premiere of a new musical, “Magdalene”. In addition to acting, Stephen has been a featured vocalist at Carnegie Hall and you can currently see him sing on the Saddleback stage at Saddleback Church where he is a member of an elite singing group, VWM. Stephen is represented theatrically and commercially in Hollywood by LP & Associates and he works most closely with Joy Parris who is a manager and producer and the co-owner of Rich Girls Productions. Stephen has been seen in several commercials, independent films, Purpose Driven Life videos, and youth films for the thousands of children that attend Saddleback Church. One of Stephen’s most memorable experiences was working with Katie Holmes and Forest Whittaker on the film, “The First Daughter”. Alongside Stephen’s pursuit of being a successful Hollywood actor, he is currently training the next generation of young actors to be the best in the business and is connecting them with the people who can make their dreams come true.

Stephen J. Zygo