S.R. Dixon is the author of over a dozen stories of horror and dark fantasy, most recently published in Night Terrors, City Slab and online at Black Petals.

Originally from Massachuestts, Scott earned his BA in English and Theatre from The College of Wooster and then his MFA in Acting from Wayne State University. As a playwright, his full-length play titles include The Nutcracker & The Mouse King, adapted from the original E.T.A. Hoffmann novella, and A Midnight Dreary about the life of Edgar Allan Poe. He is a member of The Playwrights' Center and The Dramatists Guild of America.

For employment, Scott has had most of the traditional starving artist jobs: substitute teacher, waiter, bartender, mobile DJ. Since 2003, he's been a resident artist with The Commonweal Theatre Company in Lanesboro, Minnesota, appearing onstage in over two dozen productions. His greatest claim to fame as an actor, however, is playing the brilliant (but mad!) Dr. Smirnoff in Mutant Swinger From Mars from DarkArt Entertainment.

News and Notes

Now Online! - Scott's newest short story, "Leave 'Em Laughing," is now available for viewing in issue #51 of the online horror 'zine, Black Petals. A visit to a college radio station turns into a night of terror when an innocent-looking record album unleashes a demonic spirit. Read the story now at www.blackpetals.net.

Spring 2010 Twin Cities, MN - It's the Great Baseball Get-Together in Minnesota. To celebrate the spirit of baseball and the inaugural season of the new Target Field, Minnesota Productions presents It's Outta Here! - an evening of sketches, improv and one-acts including Scott's short play, "The Steal Sign". For venue and ticket information, visit www.itsouttahere.net.

Oct 31, 2009 Lanesboro, MN - Opening night for A Midnight Dreary at the Commonweal Theatre. Edgar Allan Poe awakens in a hospital bed, his mind wandering through memories of his life and work. But is he lost in a labyrinth of his own making or being given one last chance to set things right? Visit CommonwealTheatre.org for ticket and schedule information.

Oct 16, 2009 St Paul, MN - A preview of Scott's full-length play, A Midnight Dreary, will be presented as part of Arcana 39 at the Best Western Hotel in Bandana Square. Vist arcanacon.com for more information.

Oct 16 - 25, 2009 Los Angeles, CA - Mutant Swinger From Mars, featuring Scott as the brilliant (but mad!) Dr. Smirnoff will be part of the ScreamFest 2009 horror film festival at Grauman's Chinese Theater. Visit ScreamFest 2009 for ticket and schedule information.