Becoming Wilkinson
When I started this podcast, I thought it would be the story of my journey from married man with three sons, involved in ministry in the NW, to my current life as a gay man in Palm Springs, CA. I'd weave in interesting interviews with amazing people whom I've met along the way. But as the podcast has evolved, I realized that interacting and hearing other people's stories has changed me. The Universe always sends me just the right person at just the right time to guide me along my own journey of "Becoming". Join me as I have conversations with these fascinating people and share this journey with you.
Becoming Wilkinson
Steven Skeels (Episode 2): Living an ideal life in the arts in NYC with the man he loved, until one day everything changed in the blink of an eye.
STEVEN SKEELS
SINGER • SONGWRITER • ACTOR • PRODUCER
"TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE" - WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Steven was living the "perfect" life in NYC. He was married to the man who was the love of his life and they were both living an enviable, successful life on stage and in the arts. Then one day, after picking up his husband Jerad after his matinee performance in "Wicked" on Broadway, they headed to a day off at their cabin in the Poconos. Their car hit an unexpected patch of black ice and the unimaginable happened in the blink of an eye.
He shares the story of agonizing physical and emotional pain in the aftermath of the accident, and he also shares some very important lessons that he and his husband Jerad learned. And he tells us some of the principals he lives by...
Over his 40 year career, Steven Skeels has established himself as one of music’s most versatile artists, equally as passionate as a performer on the concert stage singing his own material to writing and producing for other artists as well. As a singer, songwriter, and producer, he has explored nearly every genre of music and continues to explore new sounds and experiences. He has performed in over forty countries and has been seen on the Oprah Winfrey Show, as well as numerous television programs throughout Europe.
As an actor and performer, Steven was handpicked by Andrew Lloyd Webber to originate the starring role of “Rusty” in the hit musical Starlight Express, both in Germany and Las Vegas. This role garnered him a European radio Top 10 single with the title song “Starlight Express” for CBS Records. Other roles include Lt. Cable in South Pacific (American Hawaii Cruise Lines), the Scarecrow in The Wizard Of Oz (Macy’s Theatricals of NYC), and Tom Thumb in Barnum (The S.S. Norway). In film, Steven has been featured in the award-winning short film, Leaving Malcolm, and as well as composing music for the film. Steven is currently in post-production for his documentary, Becoming Whole, which chronicles his journey from humble beginnings to the top of the entertainment business.
To see his entire bio and to contact Steven, go to https://www.stevenskeels.com
Photo: Copyright Wilkinson/2023
Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.
To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com