River Stevens

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River Stevens is a Polish Ukrainian Australian actor based in Naarm/Melbourne, known for his captivating blend of physicality and emotional depth across stage and screen. A graduate of the National Theatre Drama School and a two-time Lisle Jones Scholarship recipient, River’s versatility shines through in his diverse roles. His stage credits include acclaimed productions like 'Three Sisters', 'If We Got Some More Cocaine I Could Show You How I Love You' and 'Oedipus Doesn’t Live Here Anymore'. On screen, River is to star in in the upcoming short Der Ver Lorene Deutsch, School’s Return, Bravado, and a recurring role in the Australian Web Series Flunk. He frequently collaborates with renowned Melbourne directors for music videos and short films, bringing authenticity and depth to each project. Additionally, River voices a role in the 1980's audio sitcom series Friends of Dorothy, now in its second season. With honed skills in multiple accents, improvisation, and deep character immersion, he is a sought-after talent for complex, layered roles. A former semi-professional baseball player, River’s athletic background informs his physical approach to acting, enhancing his movement precision and endurance for demanding roles. His experience in fitness and athleticism adds a unique dimension to his character work. Represented by Triple Talent Management, River is driven to continue pushing boundaries in both screen and theatre, captivating audiences with his dedication to storytelling and transformative performances. “River Stevens’ is blazingly good at inhabiting the many layers of Mikey’s character, an irascible scallywag, viscous thug, lovingly tender he has the rare gift of modulating the multitudes of a person in singular moments.’’ - Darby Turnbull: Theatre Matters ★★★★★ “Stevens was bold, intrepid and formidable as the fearsome insider. The aggression, possessiveness and recklessness, but also the silliness, magnetism and unmistakable vulnerability of his character was palpable in his performance.’’- Arjun Rajkhowa: Arts Hub “The narrative and Stevens’ performance offered this reviewer a new perspective on the unique vulnerability of the ones who choose to remain.’’- Arts Hub, If We Got Some More Cocaine I Could Show You How I Love You ★★★★ 1/2 “Animalistic, urgent, honest, beautifully soft, un-vein, guttural and earnestness of pursuit in his physical undertakings. River Stevens is MAGNETIC!’’ - Jake Stewart: Praise Dionysus, DREDGE ★★★★★ “(River Steven’s) a great performance as army captain, Solyony with all the bitter cynicism, misogyny, and toxic hatred of a red-pill forum member.” – June Collins: Australian Arts Review “River Stevens moment as sociopathic Solyony leaps to mind!” – Cameron Woodhead: The Age, Three sisters "A dark twist – dark that is, for Chekhov – is Solyony (a chillingly creepy River Stevens), a man who perfumes his fingers because, no matter what he does, they smell like a corpse..." – Michael Brindley, Stage Whispers