He was born in Chatham-Kent, Ontario in 1961 and grew up in St. Albert, Alberta.
[2] His writing credits include Two Pianos Four Hands, Dorian, and Evangeline.
His acting performances include Bach in Bach's Fight for Freedom and Ed Broadbent in Mulroney: The Opera, as well as some voice work.
[3] He was formerly married to Melanie Doane with two children, Theo and Rosy.
[3][4][5] Dykstra and his wife Diana Bentley are co-directors of Coal Mine Theatre.