About Steve
Steve Harper is a Co-Executive Producer of CBS’s “Tracker,” the most-watched show of the 2023-24 season, and a visionary writer whose work explores the intersection of everyday life with supernatural and metaphysical forces. His acclaimed career spans television, theater, and digital media, with a distinctive focus on stories that illuminate the invisible forces shaping human experience. As Co-Executive Producer on “DC’s Stargirl” (CW/Max) and writer for series including “God Friended Me” (CBS), “Tell Me Your Secrets” (Amazon Prime), and “American Crime” (ABC), Harper has consistently pushed the boundaries of storytelling in mainstream television.
His web series “SEND ME” on BET.com earned an Emmy nomination for lead actress Tracie Thoms, exemplifying his talent for creating groundbreaking digital content. In theater, Harper’s plays have been praised as “theatrical magic that punctures the soul,” with productions across the country at prestigious venues including The Fire This Time Festival, Juilliard, and the American Theater Company. His work uniquely weaves together themes of spirituality, sexuality, race, and class, often incorporating mythical beings and supernatural elements to explore profound human truths.
Harper’s accomplishments include the 2023 Independent Press Award for “A Few Short Plays to Save the World,” a MacDowell National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, and two Yaddo fellowships. His academic credentials include degrees from Yale, Harvard’s A.R.T. Institute for Advanced Theatre Training, and Juilliard’s playwriting program. Through YourCreativeLife.com and The Secret Writer Podcast, heard in 21 countries, Harper continues to mentor emerging writers while developing projects with major production companies including ABC Signature and The Kennedy/Marshall Company.
As an actor turned writer, Harper brings a unique perspective to storytelling, having appeared in numerous television shows including “Law & Order SVU,” “90210,” and “Rescue Me.” This multifaceted background informs his approach to crafting narratives that resonate deeply with audiences while exploring the supernatural within ordinary lived experiences
