Matthew David is a writer and director based out of New York City, formerly a professional child actor with over 15 years in the business. He is a member of Actor’s Equity Association and has performed Off- Broadway in New York City, on National Tours and at regional theatres across the country. As a writer, he has had numerous pieces produced around the country, his work most recently having been seen regionally. His plays have received readings with Tony Ward nominees and runs in New York City. David is currently involved with an upcoming Broadway musical, soon to be announced, and recently oversaw the recording of his first full-length rock musical score. He has taught classes at some of the most well respected education institutions in the country, including John Robert Powers and several other institutions and has worked for several seasons at the Colonie Summer Theatre.
BWW Reviews: Two’s Company When A CLASSY THREESOME is Concerned
February 17, 2010
February 17, 2010
'Anyone for a Classy Threesome: A Night of Multimedia Adaptations!' is an evening of one act plays currently being produced by JustASK Productions. The individual plays are entitled: 'Spinner Spirits Presents Showpiece Theatre Starring Rex McDeevit' by P. Case Aiken III, '1,001 Peorian Nights' by Adam Samtur and 'Song Five, Circle Two' by Matthew Kagen. According to the program, the three plays were inspired by 'Othello,' '1,001 Peorian Nights' and 'Dante's Inferno' respectively.
BWW Reviews: CLOTHES FOR A SUMMER HOTEL
February 10, 2010
February 10, 2010
If you have ever spent an afternoon at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and had the opportunity to study some of the sketches done by Michelangelo Buonarroti or Leonardo Da Vinci you will be able to understand the feeling that accompanies seeing a lesser work by a creative genius. The drawings are fascinating, eerily beautiful and perhaps ultimately more revealing than the artist's more famous works - still you are always acutely aware that you are observing sketches and not the Mona Lisa or The David.
BWW Reviews: DORIAN GRAY, A Rather 'Gray' Picture
January 26, 2010
January 26, 2010
'Basil Hallward is what I think I am: Lord Henry is what the world thinks me: Dorian is what I would like to be...' said Oscar Wilde when asked about the inspiration for the main characters of his infamous novel 'The Picture of Dorian Gray.' This quote eludes to the main problem with the theatrical adaptation by Daniel Mitura, currently playing at The Kirk Theatre.
REVIEW: CHILDREN AT PLAY Endearingly Comes of Age at The Living Theatre
November 2, 2009
November 2, 2009
Throughout Jordan Seavey's new work 'Children at Play,' characters recite rapid fire memorized definitions of words they have learned in the course of their educational pursuits. These interjections provide emphasis and commentary on the action that is driving the scenes that surround them.
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