Stephen Lepore with the cast and friends on the San Diego International Film Festival red carpet

Lights, Camera, Friendship on the Spectrum

Stephen's love of performing grew from the stage into film and television.

He began with "Right on Q" Theater, performing in several stage productions and musicals. From there, he appeared as an extra in 24Flix: Don't Say My Name.

In 2019, Stephen attended Joey Travolta's film camp, where he acted in The Bizarre Zone. That experience eventually led to a much bigger opportunity.

In 2024, Stephen was selected to take part in Lights, Camera, Friendship on the Spectrum, directed by Joey Travolta. The series brought together young adults on the autism spectrum from different cities to build friendships, try new experiences, and connect in real life. Stephen was one of 12 participants who spent a week together in Amelia Island, Florida, while cameras followed the friendships and experiences that unfolded.

For Stephen, the friendships became one of the most meaningful parts of the project. He loved working with the cast and crew, and Joey Travolta became someone especially important to him. Stephen affectionately calls him "my man."

Since then, Stephen has walked the red carpet at the San Diego International Film Festival for the past two years, along with the Vero Beach Film Festival in Florida.

The series is now streaming on Tubi, Red Coral, Fawesome, and YouTube.

Stephen continues to write scripts, develop ideas, and wait for the next big opportunity.

Learn more at FriendshipOnTheSpectrum.com

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Behind the Scenes

On Set & On the Carpet

Stephen performing on stage in a stage production of Into the Woods
Right On Q TheatreInto the Woods
Stephen wearing an alien mask on the set of The Bizarre Zone at film camp
Travolta Film Camp, Bizarre ZoneDirected by Barry Pearl of Grease
Stephen holding a camera with the film crew on location
Lights, Camera, Friendship on the SpectrumDirected by Joey Travolta
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