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Erik Christopher Peterson (he/him)

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Erik is a NYC based actor/creator with a mission to use storytelling as a catalyst for increasing empathy within his audience, and himself. Currently he can be seen as Scorpius Malfoy in the Broadway Production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Training: BFA Acting from The Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University and an apprenticeship with Great River Shakespeare Festival. Regional Theatre includes Othello and The Importance of Being Earnest (Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival), Romeo and Juliet (St. Louis Shakespeare), Spamalot and Our Teacher’s a Troll (Breckenridge Backstage Theatre). Directing includes Duckass by Dan Caffrey and The Most Lamentable Tragedy of the Peanut Butter King (Webster University). Devising/Writing includes The Tragedy of Clownpheus and EuridIceCream (with Nathan Shu) and All the World: a Shakespeare Project (VisionBox 360).

March 13, 2025

Episode 175 with Harry Potter & The Cursed Child's Erik Christopher Peterson

On this episode I talked with Erik about his journey into theater, highlighting his early inspiration from his father's role as a high school theater teacher, the unique experience of live theatre, his decision to attend Webs...