Trent Dawson Reunites 'As the World Turns' Cast for 'The F' Benefit

Photo Credit: Sue Coflin/Max Photos

In 2017 an original play written by As the World Turns alum Trent Dawson, "The F," was produced at Manhatten Rep. in New York City. The play struck a chord with theatre-goers and is now being made into a film.

"The F" follows a real-time argument between Josh and Amanda. In this dark comedy, a New York subway platform becomes the stage for two lovers to battle about the truth: Did he or didn’t he? Who’s perception is real and who is delusional? A strange commuter seems to have the answers to their problems, but will either of them listen to her?

Dawson brought together a number of his former ATWT co-stars to perform "The F" live on stage at a benefit for the film on Friday, June 22. (Click here to support "The F" via the film's GoFundMe page.)

Check out more photos below from the benefit, which included Dawson (ATWT's Henry Coleman), Martha Byrne (Lily Walsh Snyder), Austin Peck (Brad Synder), Terri Conn (Katie Peretti Snyder), Anne Sayre (Mitzi Matters) and Eric Sheffer Stevens (Dr. Reid Oliver).

NEWS: Jane Elliot Talks Daytime Emmys; 'Grey's' Hologram; UK Soap Spoilers; Eric Sheffer Stevens Play

Jane Elliot. Photo Credit: ABC

'General Hospital' star Jane Elliot on Her (Shocking!) Daytime Emmy Nomination
Elliot had not submitted herself for consideration for 20 years, and was not planning on submitting this year.

"As usual, I said no and [GH executive producer] Frank Valentini put his foot down and would not take no for an answer. That is how much he believes in me, how much he cares. I have never had a producer go out of his or her way to support me the way Frank does. [Former GH executive producer] Gloria Monty refused to submit me for the Emmy the year I won, so I submitted myself just because I was so pissed that she refused to do it! Frank is the only one who ever said, 'You'll be submitted this year, whether you like it or not. It's not up for discussion.' "

Elliot joked that her friend Deidre Hall may not be available to do her roots.

AfterElton's Hot 100: (Six)-Packed Full Of Soap Opera Stars

TRANSATLANTIC HOTNESS:  Jo Weil, who lives in Germany, voted #21.

The sixth annual Hot 100 reader poll from AfterElton had over ninety thousand votes cast for over fifteen hundred different men. Below are the daytime and primetime soap opera stars who made the list.

100. Joshua Bowman (REVENGE)
98. Jon Hamm (MAD MEN)
92. Idris Elba (THE WIRE)
85. Paul Wesley (THE VAMPIRE DIARIES)
84. Kit Harington (GAME OF THRONES)
81. Eric Sheffer Stevens (AS THE WORLD TURNS)
77. Chace Crawford (GOSSIP GIRL)
75. Matthew Morrison (GLEE)
74. Shemar Moore (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS)
72. Van Hansis (AS THE WORLD TURNS)

EXCLUSIVE: SoapClassics Releases Special Commemorative Edition AS THE WORLD TURNS DVD: Farewell To Oakdale

SoapClassics has released a special commemorative edition AS THE WORLD TURNS DVD today, "Farewell To Oakdale."

The set features the final ten episodes of the series, and a replica of an actual Director’s shooting script from the program's final week.

As the writers brought the show to a close, John Dixon returned and reunited with Lucinda, Reid tragically died, Chris received another chance at life, Carly and Jack married for the final time, Henry and Barbara were together and happy, and Bob retired from the hospital.

Wednesday Night Ratings: AMERICAN HORROR STORY Up, TEENAGE DAUGHTER Premieres, REVENGE Repeats

Here's a look at the preliminary Nielsen ratings for Wednesday, December 1, 2011:

- I HATE MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER premiered with a 2.8 Adults 18-49 and over 6.8 million viewers.

- The new FOX sitcom features Eric Sheffer Stevens, formerly Reid in AS THE WORLD TURNS.

Eric Sheffer Stevens: The We Love Soaps Interview (3 of 3)

In Part One and Part Two of our interview with Eric Sheffer Stevens, the actor discussed getting into the acting profession, landing the role of Reid Oliver on AS THE WORLD TURNS, and adjusting to the daytime production process. In Part Three below, he discusses his love for soccer, his new play, and the future.

We Love Soaps: I want to talk to you also about being an athlete. We know you're a great soccer player...
Eric Sheffer Stevens: [Smiles] I'm not a great soccer player. I don't know where you heard that. I can play. I'm a great soccer watcher, an avid watcher of European soccer.

We Love Soaps: How did you get into that?
Eric Sheffer Stevens: I don't know. It's a long story, but [I've been watching] for the last 10 years at least, or eight, since I've figured out how to use the internet. More of more European games are being shown here and especially at pubs around the city.

Eric Sheffer Stevens: The We Love Soaps Interview (1 of 3)

Eric Sheffer Stevens burst onto the soap scene in January 2010 as the snarky but lovable Dr. Reid Oliver on AS THE WORLD TURNS. His portrayal of the character won the actors fans far and wide. But who is Sheffer Stevens and how did he get into the acting game? Find out in this exclusive three-part interview with We Love Soaps. (Watch the corresponding video here.)

BACKGROUND

We Love Soaps: You were born in northern California, moved around and ended up in Connecticut.
Eric Sheffer Stevens: I went to high school in Danbury.

We Love Soaps: Then you've pretty much been in New York ever since college?
Eric Sheffer Stevens: Yes. Except for a stint in grad school in Alabama for two years from '98 to 2000. I was at Alabama Shakespeare Festival, which is affiliated with the University of Alabama, which is why I'm a huge University of Alabama football fan as well, the Crimson Tide.