Matt Wallace
Latest News on Matt Wallace:
Kentucky Shakespeare Receives Second Major Gift From Kansas City-Based Theater League (Mar 20, 2024)
Kentucky Shakespeare Announces 64th Season of Free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park (Feb 11, 2024)
Kentucky Shakespeare Extends THE WOMAN IN BLACK (Oct 18, 2023)
Kentucky Shakespeare Receives Second Major Gift From Kansas City-Based Theater League (Mar 20, 2024)
Kentucky Shakespeare Announces 64th Season of Free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park (Feb 11, 2024)
Kentucky Shakespeare Extends THE WOMAN IN BLACK (Oct 18, 2023)
BIO
Matt has served as Producing Artistic Director of Kentucky Shakespeare since August 2013 where he has directed productions of TITUS ANDRONICUS, THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, ROMEO AND JULIET, TWELFTH NIGHT, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, HAMLET, MACBETH, THE TEMPEST, RICHARD III, and multiple Shakespeare in the Parks tours. He was previously an Artistic Associate with the company for nine years from 2001-2010.
Matt has been Director/Facilitator of Shakespeare Behind Bars at Luther Luckett Correctional Complex since 2008. He served as Program Director and Facilitator of the SBB Multidisciplinary Juvenile Arts Program at the Audubon Youth Development Center and created the Shakespeare Beyond Bars program and Journeymen Programs for 18-21 -year olds at Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex and Luther Luckett Correctional Complex, a partnership with the Kentucky Department of Education and VSA Kentucky, the state organization on arts and disability.
He was Director of Children’s Theatre and Audience Development at Derby Dinner Playhouse for several years where he acted, directed, and created the Performing Arts Academy. Matt has also directed and performed professionally at Chicago theaters, across the Midwest, and throughout the region for over twenty years. Film and TV credits include roles in THE PERFECT GIFT, 1 MESSAGE, PIECES OF EASTER, and FORREST GUMP.
He holds a BFA in Regional Theatre from the Webster University Conservatory of Theatre Arts in St. Louis.
Matt was in the inaugural class of Alden Fellows at the Community Foundation of Louisville and was recipient of the Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts Marlene M. Helm Alumni Award, Fund for the Arts Allan Cowen Innovation Award, Broadway World Louisville Regional Awards, and Kentucky Council on Crime and Delinquency Volunteer of the Year Award for Outstanding Service and Commitment to the Kentucky Criminal Justice System.
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Kentucky Shakespeare Receives Second Major Gift From Kansas City-Based Theater League
Kentucky Shakespeare receives a second significant donation from the Kansas City-based Theater League, bolstering its efforts to bring Shakespeare's timeless works to a wider audience.
Kentucky Shakespeare receives a second significant donation from the Kansas City-based Theater League, bolstering its efforts to bring Shakespeare's timeless works to a wider audience.
Kentucky Shakespeare Announces 64th Season of Free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park
Kentucky Shakespeare, the Official Shakespeare Festival of the Commonwealth, has announced the 64th annual free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival May 29-August 11, 2024, at the C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater in Old Louisville's Central Park. Learn more about the season here!
Kentucky Shakespeare, the Official Shakespeare Festival of the Commonwealth, has announced the 64th annual free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival May 29-August 11, 2024, at the C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater in Old Louisville's Central Park. Learn more about the season here!
Kentucky Shakespeare Extends THE WOMAN IN BLACK
After selling out all four weeks of the October run of their production of The Woman in Black, Kentucky Shakespeare has added an additional fifth week of the run October 30-November 5.
After selling out all four weeks of the October run of their production of The Woman in Black, Kentucky Shakespeare has added an additional fifth week of the run October 30-November 5.
Des Rocs Releases 'I Am The Lightning' From New LP 'Dream Machine'
Produced by Alain Johannes (Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, PJ Harvey), Matt Wallace (Faith No More, Maroon 5) and Des Rocs mastermind Danny Rocco, Dream Machine plays like a bolt of energy coursing through the glory days of rock, metal, and grunge, united within his signature “bedroom arena rock” sound.
Produced by Alain Johannes (Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, PJ Harvey), Matt Wallace (Faith No More, Maroon 5) and Des Rocs mastermind Danny Rocco, Dream Machine plays like a bolt of energy coursing through the glory days of rock, metal, and grunge, united within his signature “bedroom arena rock” sound.
Video: Des Rocs Releases Video for 'Nowhere Kid' from 'Dream Machine'
Produced by Alain Johannes (Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, PJ Harvey), Matt Wallace (Faith No More, Maroon 5) and Des Rocs mastermind Danny Rocco, Dream Machine plays like a bolt of energy coursing through the glory days of rock, metal, and grunge, united within his signature sound. Watch the new video now!
Produced by Alain Johannes (Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, PJ Harvey), Matt Wallace (Faith No More, Maroon 5) and Des Rocs mastermind Danny Rocco, Dream Machine plays like a bolt of energy coursing through the glory days of rock, metal, and grunge, united within his signature sound. Watch the new video now!
Playhouse Pantomimes Returns To The Doncaster Playhouse With ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Playhouse Pantomimes returns to the Doncaster Playhouse for the first time since January 2020, with an original musical adaptation of 'Alice in Wonderland', written by Blake Everett, with music and lyrics by Blake Everett and Matt Wallace.
Playhouse Pantomimes returns to the Doncaster Playhouse for the first time since January 2020, with an original musical adaptation of 'Alice in Wonderland', written by Blake Everett, with music and lyrics by Blake Everett and Matt Wallace.
Des Rocs Announces New Album 'Dream Machine'
Produced by Alain Johannes (Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, PJ Harvey), Matt Wallace (Faith No More, Maroon 5) and Des Rocs mastermind Danny Rocco, Dream Machine plays like a bolt of energy coursing through the glory days of rock, metal, and grunge, united within his signature “bedroom arena rock” sound.
Produced by Alain Johannes (Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, PJ Harvey), Matt Wallace (Faith No More, Maroon 5) and Des Rocs mastermind Danny Rocco, Dream Machine plays like a bolt of energy coursing through the glory days of rock, metal, and grunge, united within his signature “bedroom arena rock” sound.
Kentucky Shakespeare Tours HAMLET to Record 37 Parks in Annual SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS Spring Tour
Kentucky Shakespeare returns with the free SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS tour this spring. The 7-actor, 85-minute production of HAMLET will tour to multiple parks in Indiana and Kentucky this April and May.
Kentucky Shakespeare returns with the free SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS tour this spring. The 7-actor, 85-minute production of HAMLET will tour to multiple parks in Indiana and Kentucky this April and May.
Bailey James Dials In With New Powerhouse Release 'Change Your Number'
Country-rock & social media sensation Bailey James releases new single 'Change Your Number' with an accompanying music video. You can click here to watch.
Country-rock & social media sensation Bailey James releases new single 'Change Your Number' with an accompanying music video. You can click here to watch.
Kentucky Shakespeare Receives Gift From Kansas City-Based Theater League
Patrick Flick, Executive Director of the Shakespeare Theatre Association (STA) and Mark Edelman, founder and president of Theater League, Inc, a Kansas City, Missouri, based contributor to the performing arts, announced that the League will be gifting thirty-five Shakespeare Theatres across the United States and internationally with a grant of $255,000 in general operating support.
Patrick Flick, Executive Director of the Shakespeare Theatre Association (STA) and Mark Edelman, founder and president of Theater League, Inc, a Kansas City, Missouri, based contributor to the performing arts, announced that the League will be gifting thirty-five Shakespeare Theatres across the United States and internationally with a grant of $255,000 in general operating support.
Kentucky Shakespeare Announces 63rd Season of Free KENTUCKY SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL in Central Park
Kentucky Shakespeare, the Official Shakespeare Festival of the Commonwealth, has announced the 63rd annual free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival May 24-August 6, 2023, at the C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater in Old Louisville's Central Park.
Kentucky Shakespeare, the Official Shakespeare Festival of the Commonwealth, has announced the 63rd annual free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival May 24-August 6, 2023, at the C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater in Old Louisville's Central Park.
Kentucky Shakespeare Presents ENTER GHOST, An Immersive Haunted Hamlet Experience Next Month
Continuing their tradition of a fall performance for Halloween, Kentucky Shakespeare presents an immersive new production inside their headquarters in Old Louisville. Kentucky Shakespeare commissioned playwrights Diana Grisanti and Steve Moulds to create this hour-long event, conceived by the pair with Producing Artistic Director and director of the production, Matt Wallace. Utilizing silent disco headphone technology, audience members will move throughout this interactive experience inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
Continuing their tradition of a fall performance for Halloween, Kentucky Shakespeare presents an immersive new production inside their headquarters in Old Louisville. Kentucky Shakespeare commissioned playwrights Diana Grisanti and Steve Moulds to create this hour-long event, conceived by the pair with Producing Artistic Director and director of the production, Matt Wallace. Utilizing silent disco headphone technology, audience members will move throughout this interactive experience inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
The Revelries Share 11-Song Compilation Album
EDGEOUT Records and The Revelries are excited to share their self-titled compilation album. This collection of songs features fan favorites like “Cliche Love,” “Girls Like You,” and “So High” and is a perfect sampling of The Revelries anthemic pop-rock guitar-driven releases from EDGEOUT Records.
EDGEOUT Records and The Revelries are excited to share their self-titled compilation album. This collection of songs features fan favorites like “Cliche Love,” “Girls Like You,” and “So High” and is a perfect sampling of The Revelries anthemic pop-rock guitar-driven releases from EDGEOUT Records.
Kentucky Shakespeare Presents ENTER GHOST, An Immersive Haunted Hamlet Experience
Continuing their tradition of a fall performance for Halloween, Kentucky Shakespeare presents an immersive new production inside their headquarters in Old Louisville. Kentucky Shakespeare commissioned playwrights Diana Grisanti and Steve Moulds to create this hour-long event, conceived by the pair with Producing Artistic Director and director of the production, Matt Wallace. Utilizing silent disco headphone technology, audience members will move throughout this interactive experience inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
Continuing their tradition of a fall performance for Halloween, Kentucky Shakespeare presents an immersive new production inside their headquarters in Old Louisville. Kentucky Shakespeare commissioned playwrights Diana Grisanti and Steve Moulds to create this hour-long event, conceived by the pair with Producing Artistic Director and director of the production, Matt Wallace. Utilizing silent disco headphone technology, audience members will move throughout this interactive experience inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
Pandora Productions & Kentucky Shakespeare Present SHAKESPEARE'S R&J by Joe Calarco
Joe Calarco’s R&J re-imagines the classic story of history’s famous doomed lovers as a modern coming-of-age tale in this co-production between Kentucky Shakespeare and Pandora Productions, Louisville’s only theatre company exclusively dedicated to telling stories of LGBTQ+ communities.
Joe Calarco’s R&J re-imagines the classic story of history’s famous doomed lovers as a modern coming-of-age tale in this co-production between Kentucky Shakespeare and Pandora Productions, Louisville’s only theatre company exclusively dedicated to telling stories of LGBTQ+ communities.
The Revelries Drop New Single 'Sleep Talk'
The Revelries began as the brainchild of the vocalist/guitarist Beau Bailey in his dorm room during the fall of 2016 at Louisiana State University. They worked to transform their band into its own version of high-energy, U.K.-style Pop-Rock performing to audiences in local Baton Rouge dive bars to private events to venues across the Southeast.
The Revelries began as the brainchild of the vocalist/guitarist Beau Bailey in his dorm room during the fall of 2016 at Louisiana State University. They worked to transform their band into its own version of high-energy, U.K.-style Pop-Rock performing to audiences in local Baton Rouge dive bars to private events to venues across the Southeast.
TWELFTH NIGHT, RICHARD III & More Announced for 2022 Kentucky Shakespeare Festival
Kentucky Shakespeare, the Official Shakespeare Festival of the Commonwealth, has announced the 62nd annual free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival May 25-August 7, 2022, at the C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater in Old Louisville’s Central Park.
Kentucky Shakespeare, the Official Shakespeare Festival of the Commonwealth, has announced the 62nd annual free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival May 25-August 7, 2022, at the C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater in Old Louisville’s Central Park.
Kentucky Shakespeare Presents JULIUS CAESAR in Annual SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS Spring Tour
Kentucky Shakespeare returns with the free SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS tour this spring. The 6-actor, 85-minute production of JULUS CAESAR will tour to multiple parks in Indiana and Kentucky this April and May.
Kentucky Shakespeare returns with the free SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS tour this spring. The 6-actor, 85-minute production of JULUS CAESAR will tour to multiple parks in Indiana and Kentucky this April and May.
Pop-Rock Group THE REVELRIES Releases New Single
Today, EDGEOUT Records and The Revelries released “Troublemaker,” the fifth original song to be released by the band via EDGEOUT Records. The Revelries bring full-sounding, guitar-driven Pop-Rock that recalls the sound and influence of successful Eighties Arena Rock, Power-Pop and Alternative artists. The full-length album is due out this year. It will be produced by Grammy winner Matt Wallace (The Replacements, Faith No More).
Today, EDGEOUT Records and The Revelries released “Troublemaker,” the fifth original song to be released by the band via EDGEOUT Records. The Revelries bring full-sounding, guitar-driven Pop-Rock that recalls the sound and influence of successful Eighties Arena Rock, Power-Pop and Alternative artists. The full-length album is due out this year. It will be produced by Grammy winner Matt Wallace (The Replacements, Faith No More).
Winners Announced For The BroadwayWorld 2021 Louisville Awards
Winners have been announced for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards. The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Winners have been announced for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards. The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
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