Matt Schicker
Latest News on Matt Schicker:
BWW Interview: Scott Coulter of SPOT-ON ENTERTAINMENT (Dec 18, 2020)
Show Shepherd Announces Theatrical Advisors Group (Sep 2, 2020)
Jorge Rivera-Herrans Receives First Show Shepherd Career Launch Fellowship (Jul 1, 2020)
BWW Interview: Scott Coulter of SPOT-ON ENTERTAINMENT (Dec 18, 2020)
Show Shepherd Announces Theatrical Advisors Group (Sep 2, 2020)
Jorge Rivera-Herrans Receives First Show Shepherd Career Launch Fellowship (Jul 1, 2020)
BIO
MATT SCHICKER advances musicals and plays through strategic creative and business developmental steps as a self-titled “Show Shepherd”. Selected current and past projects since 2002 include LMNOP – A New Muzical (TUTS Underground 2015, Goodspeed Musicals 2013, NYC Developmental Lab 2012; dir. Joe Calarco); Frida (Ogunquit Playhouse reading); Into the Wild and Joe Iconis’ Broadway Bounty Hunter (Rhinebeck Writers Retreat developmental readings); Tonight’s Star (an audience-interactive concert with cutting-edge mobile technology); The Spiritualist; Mother Jones In Heaven; Harriet (NYMF 2014 with an all-star cast featuring Lillias White); Unlock’d; Got To Be There (dir. Dan Knechtges); Liberty Smith; In a Heartbeat (featuring Tony winner Lena Hall); Pooch (dir. Gabriel Barre); and Trav’lin, among others. He was co-producer of the original musical Yank!, which had a hit run Off-Broadway in 2010 at The York Theatre Company (Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations), and received workshops co-produced with the Roundabout Theatre Company and The Old Globe Theatre/NAMCO in 2011 (dir. David Cromer). He was Executive Producer of the Yank! Original Off-Broadway Cast Album on PS Classics. Matt currently is New Works Director for Ogunquit Playhouse (Maine) and Festival Director for Red Mountain Theatre Company's Human Rights Festival of New Works (Birmingham, AL). As Producer for East of Doheny Productions, Matt previously collaborated with Goodspeed Musicals on the August 2010 production of the new musical Radio Girl (dir. Christopher Gattelli). Formerly Producing Artistic Director of Playhouse on the Green (CT); Membership Director of National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) 2005-2008; Marketing/Press Director for The Pearl Theatre Company Off-Broadway 2004-2005; Producer for The Gallery Players Theatre (Brooklyn) 2003-2008; Communications Officer at The Juilliard School 1999-2004. Board of Directors: New York Theatre Barn and the HAIR Tribes Foundation. Member, National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT).
Videos
News
BWW Interview: Scott Coulter of SPOT-ON ENTERTAINMENT
The Army declares that they do more before nine am than most people do all day. The creator and head of Spot-On Entertainment must have served in the armed forces then, because just thinking about all the work he does is enough to exhaust the rest of the mere mortals on this planet.
The Army declares that they do more before nine am than most people do all day. The creator and head of Spot-On Entertainment must have served in the armed forces then, because just thinking about all the work he does is enough to exhaust the rest of the mere mortals on this planet.
Show Shepherd Announces Theatrical Advisors Group
Show Shepherd, a team of experienced theater professionals that work with writers, independent producers, and theater companies, announces its new Advisors Group as a resource for current and future clients, making the company a one-stop resource for insider advice on developing new plays and musicals.
Show Shepherd, a team of experienced theater professionals that work with writers, independent producers, and theater companies, announces its new Advisors Group as a resource for current and future clients, making the company a one-stop resource for insider advice on developing new plays and musicals.
Jorge Rivera-Herrans Receives First Show Shepherd Career Launch Fellowship
Show Shepherd, a theatrical consulting group that works with writers, independent producers, and theater companies to develop new work, has announced the first recipient of its new The Career Launch Fellowship: Jorge 'Jay' Rivera-Herrans.
Show Shepherd, a theatrical consulting group that works with writers, independent producers, and theater companies to develop new work, has announced the first recipient of its new The Career Launch Fellowship: Jorge 'Jay' Rivera-Herrans.
Show Shepherd Adds More Free Solo Shows To Livestream Theater Series
Based on the success of last week's launch of its new series of free livestreamed theatrical performances, Show Shepherd, a theatrical consulting group that works with writers, independent producers, and theater companies to develop new work, continues The At-Home Theater Series with additional performances this Thursday, April 2 and Friday, April 3.
Based on the success of last week's launch of its new series of free livestreamed theatrical performances, Show Shepherd, a theatrical consulting group that works with writers, independent producers, and theater companies to develop new work, continues The At-Home Theater Series with additional performances this Thursday, April 2 and Friday, April 3.
Show Shepherd Announces THE AT-HOME THEATER SERIES, Free Livestreamed Theatrical Performances
Show Shepherd, a theatrical consulting group that works with writers, independent producers, and theater companies to develop new work, has announced its new series of free livestreamed theatrical performances - The At-Home Theater Series - which launches on March 26, 2020, on various platforms including YouTube and Instagram.
Show Shepherd, a theatrical consulting group that works with writers, independent producers, and theater companies to develop new work, has announced its new series of free livestreamed theatrical performances - The At-Home Theater Series - which launches on March 26, 2020, on various platforms including YouTube and Instagram.
Red Mountain Theatre Company to Present 3rd Annual HUMAN RIGHTS NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
Red Mountain Theatre Company is presenting the third annual Human Rights New Works Festival at the RMTC Cabaret Theatre from March 12-14, 2020.
Red Mountain Theatre Company is presenting the third annual Human Rights New Works Festival at the RMTC Cabaret Theatre from March 12-14, 2020.
Theater Resources Unlimited Presents Essentials Of Successful Self-Producing 2019
Theater Resources Unlimited presents Essentials of Successful Self-Producing 2019 on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 12noon to 5:30pm at Clinton Cameo Studios, 307 W. 43rd Street, NYC. Tickets are $125 for non-members, $85 for TRU Members; additional collaborators are $65 each.
Theater Resources Unlimited presents Essentials of Successful Self-Producing 2019 on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 12noon to 5:30pm at Clinton Cameo Studios, 307 W. 43rd Street, NYC. Tickets are $125 for non-members, $85 for TRU Members; additional collaborators are $65 each.
Theater Resources Unlimited Will Present Essentials Of Successful Self-Producing 2019 At Clinton Cameo Studios
Theater Resources Unlimited presents Essentials of Successful Self-Producing 2019 on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 12noon to 5:30pm at Clinton Cameo Studios, 307 W. 43rd Street, NYC. Tickets are $125 for non-members, $85 for TRU Members; additional collaborators are $65 each.
Theater Resources Unlimited presents Essentials of Successful Self-Producing 2019 on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 12noon to 5:30pm at Clinton Cameo Studios, 307 W. 43rd Street, NYC. Tickets are $125 for non-members, $85 for TRU Members; additional collaborators are $65 each.
Red Mountain Theatre Co Launches 2nd Annual HUMAN RIGHTS NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
Red Mountain Theatre Company, led by Executive Director Keith Cromwell, announces the second-annual Human Rights New Works Festival, to be held at RMTC's Cabaret Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama March 21-24, 2019.
Red Mountain Theatre Company, led by Executive Director Keith Cromwell, announces the second-annual Human Rights New Works Festival, to be held at RMTC's Cabaret Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama March 21-24, 2019.
National Alliance For Musical Theatre To Celebrate Its 30th Annual Festival Of New Musicals
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (Betsy King Militello, Executive Director) is celebrating its 30th Annual Festival of New Musicals this year, and in recognition of that milestone, NAMT will host a month-long new musicals celebration this September. During New Musicals Month, NAMT will celebrate and honor the groundbreaking work their members do year-round to develop new work.
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (Betsy King Militello, Executive Director) is celebrating its 30th Annual Festival of New Musicals this year, and in recognition of that milestone, NAMT will host a month-long new musicals celebration this September. During New Musicals Month, NAMT will celebrate and honor the groundbreaking work their members do year-round to develop new work.
Red Mountain Theatre Company Launches Its Inaugural Human Rights New Works Festival
In this time when exclusion and divisiveness are so prevalent, there is perhaps nothing more vital to our community than live theatre. Inclusiveness is intrinsic, with people of all ages, races, and socio-economic backgrounds, who might not otherwise cross paths, joining together in the experience. As they witness the stories of characters, perhaps dissimilar from themselves, they are transformed, building natural empathy in a powerful way.
In this time when exclusion and divisiveness are so prevalent, there is perhaps nothing more vital to our community than live theatre. Inclusiveness is intrinsic, with people of all ages, races, and socio-economic backgrounds, who might not otherwise cross paths, joining together in the experience. As they witness the stories of characters, perhaps dissimilar from themselves, they are transformed, building natural empathy in a powerful way.
BD Wong to Helm Ogunquit Playhouse's NYC Reading of MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS Musical
The Ogunquit Playhouse has announced Mr. Holland's Opus - A New Musical as the latest feature in its New Works Program.
The Ogunquit Playhouse has announced Mr. Holland's Opus - A New Musical as the latest feature in its New Works Program.
Brenda Braxton Leads Industry Reading of NYMF Musical TRAV'LIN Today
Trav'lin - The 1930s Harlem Musical comes home to New York City for an invite-only industry reading featuring Brenda Braxton, who starred in the sold-out debut production at the New York Musical Festival (NYMF) in 2010.
Trav'lin - The 1930s Harlem Musical comes home to New York City for an invite-only industry reading featuring Brenda Braxton, who starred in the sold-out debut production at the New York Musical Festival (NYMF) in 2010.
Brenda Braxton to Lead Industry Reading of NYMF Musical TRAV'LIN
Trav'lin - The 1930s Harlem Musical comes home to New York City for an invite-only industry reading featuring Brenda Braxton, who starred in the sold-out debut production at the New York Musical Festival (NYMF) in 2010.
Trav'lin - The 1930s Harlem Musical comes home to New York City for an invite-only industry reading featuring Brenda Braxton, who starred in the sold-out debut production at the New York Musical Festival (NYMF) in 2010.
Ogunquit Playhouse to Launch New Works Series with FRIDA Reading in NYC
The Ogunquit Playhouse has announced the launch of a new works program to incubate and develop new musicals for the stage. The program is helmed by Matt Schicker and will kick off on Monday, December 5 at 3:30PM at Pearl Studios in New York, NY, with an invite-only Actors' Equity Association stage reading of Frida, a musical with book and lyrics by Michael Aman and music by Dana P. Rowe.
The Ogunquit Playhouse has announced the launch of a new works program to incubate and develop new musicals for the stage. The program is helmed by Matt Schicker and will kick off on Monday, December 5 at 3:30PM at Pearl Studios in New York, NY, with an invite-only Actors' Equity Association stage reading of Frida, a musical with book and lyrics by Michael Aman and music by Dana P. Rowe.
Rhinebeck Writers Retreat to Host Reading of Joe Iconis Musical, Starring Annie Golden
Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is presenting a reading of the new musical, Annie Golden: Bounty Hunter, Yo!, by Joe Iconis, Lance Rubin, and Jason SweetTooth Williams this Saturday, March 28 in New York City.
Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is presenting a reading of the new musical, Annie Golden: Bounty Hunter, Yo!, by Joe Iconis, Lance Rubin, and Jason SweetTooth Williams this Saturday, March 28 in New York City.
Cate Kinnunen, Jared Zirilli, Erin Leigh Peck and More Set for 'LMNOP' Reading Today
Following a summer 2013 developmental production at Goodspeed Musicals' Norma Terris Theatre, LMNOP, a new musical by Larson Award-winning writers Scott Burkell (book/lyrics) and Paul Loesel (music), receives a private reading today, November 10, 2014.
Following a summer 2013 developmental production at Goodspeed Musicals' Norma Terris Theatre, LMNOP, a new musical by Larson Award-winning writers Scott Burkell (book/lyrics) and Paul Loesel (music), receives a private reading today, November 10, 2014.
'LMNOP' Gets Private Reading Next Week; Set for Developmental Run at TUTS This Spring
Following a summer 2013 developmental production at Goodspeed Musicals' Norma Terris Theatre, LMNOP, a new musical by Larson Award-winning writers Scott Burkell (book/lyrics) and Paul Loesel (music), receives a private reading on Monday, November 10, 2014.
Following a summer 2013 developmental production at Goodspeed Musicals' Norma Terris Theatre, LMNOP, a new musical by Larson Award-winning writers Scott Burkell (book/lyrics) and Paul Loesel (music), receives a private reading on Monday, November 10, 2014.
Lillias White, Amber Iman & More Star in NYMF Musical About Harriet Tubman Today
A reading of Harriet, a musical based on the life of Harriet Tubman, will be presented today, July 16, at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., and on Sunday, July 20 at 12 p.m. in The Studio Theatre at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street (between 9th Avenue & Dyer Avenue). Harriet is an official selection of the 2014 New York Musical Theatre Festival.
A reading of Harriet, a musical based on the life of Harriet Tubman, will be presented today, July 16, at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., and on Sunday, July 20 at 12 p.m. in The Studio Theatre at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street (between 9th Avenue & Dyer Avenue). Harriet is an official selection of the 2014 New York Musical Theatre Festival.
Tony Winner Lillias White, Amber Iman, and More to Star in NYMF Musical About Harriet Tubman, 7/16 & 20
A reading of Harriet, a musical based on the life of Harriet Tubman, will be presented on Wednesday, July 16, at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., and on Sunday, July 20 at 12 p.m. in The Studio Theatre at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street (between 9th Avenue & Dyer Avenue). Harriet is an official selection of the 2014 New York Musical Theatre Festival.
A reading of Harriet, a musical based on the life of Harriet Tubman, will be presented on Wednesday, July 16, at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., and on Sunday, July 20 at 12 p.m. in The Studio Theatre at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street (between 9th Avenue & Dyer Avenue). Harriet is an official selection of the 2014 New York Musical Theatre Festival.
Videos