Matteo Scammell
Latest News on Matteo Scammell:
Lantern Theater Company Closes 30th Anniversary Season with THE COMEDY OF ERRORS (Apr 18, 2024)
The Wilma Theater Presents Radical New Production Of THE GOOD PERSON OF SETZUAN (Mar 6, 2024)
THE BFG (Big Friendly Giant) Comes to the Arden Children's Theatre (Nov 22, 2023)
Lantern Theater Company Closes 30th Anniversary Season with THE COMEDY OF ERRORS (Apr 18, 2024)
The Wilma Theater Presents Radical New Production Of THE GOOD PERSON OF SETZUAN (Mar 6, 2024)
THE BFG (Big Friendly Giant) Comes to the Arden Children's Theatre (Nov 22, 2023)
BIO
Matteo Scammell (he/his): Originally from Stanton, NJ, home of “The Biggest Little Store in the County,” Mr. Scammell received his BFA from the University of the Arts and began his multi-disciplinary career in Philadelphia. Matteo is a company member of The Wilma’s HotHouse ensemble where he has performed in seven productions. Matteo is also a member of Obie Award-winning experimental theater company, New Paradise Laboratories, contributing to six original works: 27, The Adults, O Monsters, Hello Blackout!, Gumshoe, & PROM. From 2014-2019, Matteo was co-writer, vocalist, and guitar player with Red 40 & The Last Groovement (Ars Nova, FringeArts). As an actor, Matteo has performed in over 30 productions in Philadelphia and NYC. Credits include: Pig Iron Theatre Company, George & Co., Wilma Theater, Arden Theatre, PTC, Walnut St. Theater, Theatre Horizon, Theatre Exile, EgoPo.
BFA University of the Arts.
2017 Barrymore Award for Best Performance of a Male Actor in a Lead Role.
Matteo is the recipient of the 2020 Independence Fellowship.
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Lantern Theater Company Closes 30th Anniversary Season with THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
Lantern Theater Company will close its 30th anniversary season with The Comedy of Errors, part of the company’s ongoing commitment to produce the timeless stories of William Shakespeare for both the general public and local school students.
Lantern Theater Company will close its 30th anniversary season with The Comedy of Errors, part of the company’s ongoing commitment to produce the timeless stories of William Shakespeare for both the general public and local school students.
The Wilma Theater Presents Radical New Production Of THE GOOD PERSON OF SETZUAN
Discover the radically reclaimed production of THE GOOD PERSON OF SETZUAN by Bertolt Brecht at The Wilma Theater.
Discover the radically reclaimed production of THE GOOD PERSON OF SETZUAN by Bertolt Brecht at The Wilma Theater.
THE BFG (Big Friendly Giant) Comes to the Arden Children's Theatre
Arden Children's Theatre launches its 23/24 season with a family-friendly presentation of Roald Dahl's children's classic, The BFG, starting November 29. Dahl is the award-winning author behind classics including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, and Matilda.
Arden Children's Theatre launches its 23/24 season with a family-friendly presentation of Roald Dahl's children's classic, The BFG, starting November 29. Dahl is the award-winning author behind classics including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, and Matilda.
Review: ASSASSINS at Arden Theatre Company
Another thrilling and thought-provoking production at The Arden Theatre delivers an evening of something quite different. ASSASSINS is an evening of one of the tightest ensembles of dedicated performers that this reviewer has seen in quite some time.
Another thrilling and thought-provoking production at The Arden Theatre delivers an evening of something quite different. ASSASSINS is an evening of one of the tightest ensembles of dedicated performers that this reviewer has seen in quite some time.
Arden Theatre Company to Kick Off 36th Season With ASSASSINS, Starring Robi Hagar, Miles Jacoby, and More
Arden Theatre Company will open their 2023/24 season with the TONY Award-winning musical, ASSASSINS, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by John Weidman, based on an idea by Philadelphia writer, composer, and educator, Charles J. Gilbert, Jr. Get more information here!
Arden Theatre Company will open their 2023/24 season with the TONY Award-winning musical, ASSASSINS, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by John Weidman, based on an idea by Philadelphia writer, composer, and educator, Charles J. Gilbert, Jr. Get more information here!
Photos: First Look at Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Walnut Street Theatre
Walnut Street Theatre is finishing its 214th season by transforming into a tropical paradise with Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville. This heartwarming musical comedy features Jimmy Buffett's unmistakable music and is sure to delight fans old and new! Escape to Margaritaville opens April 5, and is now extended through April 30, 2023. The production is directed and choreographed by Lisa Stevens. Get a first look at the production here!
Walnut Street Theatre is finishing its 214th season by transforming into a tropical paradise with Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville. This heartwarming musical comedy features Jimmy Buffett's unmistakable music and is sure to delight fans old and new! Escape to Margaritaville opens April 5, and is now extended through April 30, 2023. The production is directed and choreographed by Lisa Stevens. Get a first look at the production here!
Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Comes to The Walnut
Walnut Street Theatre (WST) finishes its 214th season by transforming into a tropical paradise with Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville.
Walnut Street Theatre (WST) finishes its 214th season by transforming into a tropical paradise with Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville.
Photos: First Look at The Philadelphia Theatre Company's EMPATHITRAX
The Philadelphia Theatre Company continues its season with a Philadelphia Premiere of Empathitrax, an eerie and comical exploration of the consequences of one pharmacological breakthrough in the romantic life of one couple. Check out photos here!
The Philadelphia Theatre Company continues its season with a Philadelphia Premiere of Empathitrax, an eerie and comical exploration of the consequences of one pharmacological breakthrough in the romantic life of one couple. Check out photos here!
Philadelphia Theatre Company Presents Local Premiere Of Ana Nogueira's EMPATHITRAX, February 10- March 5
The Philadelphia Theatre Company continues its season with a Philadelphia Premiere of Empathitrax, an eerie and comical exploration of the consequences of one pharmacological breakthrough in the romantic life of one couple.
The Philadelphia Theatre Company continues its season with a Philadelphia Premiere of Empathitrax, an eerie and comical exploration of the consequences of one pharmacological breakthrough in the romantic life of one couple.
Photos: First Look at FAIRVIEW Directed by Pulitzer Prize Winner James Ijames - Now Extended at The Wilma Theater
The Wilma Theater announced today a one-week extension for Fairview, the groundbreaking 2019 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames. Originally set to close on Saturday June 18, the production will now conclude its run on Sunday June 26. Take a look at photos of the production!
The Wilma Theater announced today a one-week extension for Fairview, the groundbreaking 2019 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames. Originally set to close on Saturday June 18, the production will now conclude its run on Sunday June 26. Take a look at photos of the production!
The Wilma Theater Presents Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play FAIRVIEW
The Wilma Theater finishes its 2021-22 Season with Fairview, the groundbreaking 2019 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Pulitzer Prize-winner James Ijames.
The Wilma Theater finishes its 2021-22 Season with Fairview, the groundbreaking 2019 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Pulitzer Prize-winner James Ijames.
Wilma Theater to Present New Adaptation of THE CHERRY ORCHARD
The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia is preparing for the premiere of their highly anticipated adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s THE CHERRY ORCHARD, directed by Dmitry Krymov. THE CHERRY ORCHARD runs April 12, 2022 through May 1, 2022.
The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia is preparing for the premiere of their highly anticipated adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s THE CHERRY ORCHARD, directed by Dmitry Krymov. THE CHERRY ORCHARD runs April 12, 2022 through May 1, 2022.
BWW Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Roars to Life at The Arden Theatre Company
After a long two-year wait, the Arden Theatre Company has finally brought the curtain up on its highly anticipated production of Tennessee Williams' 'A Streetcar Named Desire.' Originally slated for March 2020, the Arden's 'Streetcar' officially opened last night to a packed, masked, and vaxxed house.
After a long two-year wait, the Arden Theatre Company has finally brought the curtain up on its highly anticipated production of Tennessee Williams' 'A Streetcar Named Desire.' Originally slated for March 2020, the Arden's 'Streetcar' officially opened last night to a packed, masked, and vaxxed house.
Photos: First Look at A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at The Arden
This gorgeous production will return to open the Arden's 2022 Mainstage Season as the F. Otto Haas stage transforms into the sweltering streets of the New Orleans French Quarter. Directed by Arden Artistic Director Terry Nolen, A Streetcar Named Desire plays January 13 through February 13, 2022.
This gorgeous production will return to open the Arden's 2022 Mainstage Season as the F. Otto Haas stage transforms into the sweltering streets of the New Orleans French Quarter. Directed by Arden Artistic Director Terry Nolen, A Streetcar Named Desire plays January 13 through February 13, 2022.
Arden Theatre Company to Return To Live Performances With A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
Directed by Arden Artistic Director Terry Nolen, A Streetcar Named Desire plays January 13 through February 13, 2022. Reviewing press are invited to the 7PM performance on January 19.
Directed by Arden Artistic Director Terry Nolen, A Streetcar Named Desire plays January 13 through February 13, 2022. Reviewing press are invited to the 7PM performance on January 19.
Lightning Rod Special Launches Three-Part Audio Series With NOSEJOB
Lightning Rod Special is launching Sound Break, a new series of audio works made in LRS’s signature explosive style. These three brand-new audio shows to be released throughout 2021 are designed for at-home listening, available for free online to all listeners. Sound Break is theater when and where you want it.
Lightning Rod Special is launching Sound Break, a new series of audio works made in LRS’s signature explosive style. These three brand-new audio shows to be released throughout 2021 are designed for at-home listening, available for free online to all listeners. Sound Break is theater when and where you want it.
The Wilma Theater Presents Four Original Hothouse Shorts This February
The Wilma Theater has announce that its acclaimed acting company will be releasing four HotHouse Shorts during the month of February.
The Wilma Theater has announce that its acclaimed acting company will be releasing four HotHouse Shorts during the month of February.
Photo Flash: First Look at A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE At Arden Theatre Company
This spring, Arden Theatre Company will transform the F. Otto Haas stage into the sweltering streets of the New Orleans French Quarter. Tennessee Williams' masterpiece A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE depicts a story of love, lust, and the memories we leave behind. The production, directed by Arden Artistic Director Terry Nolen, plays March 12 through April 12, 2020. Reviewing press are invited to the 7PM performance on March 18.
This spring, Arden Theatre Company will transform the F. Otto Haas stage into the sweltering streets of the New Orleans French Quarter. Tennessee Williams' masterpiece A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE depicts a story of love, lust, and the memories we leave behind. The production, directed by Arden Artistic Director Terry Nolen, plays March 12 through April 12, 2020. Reviewing press are invited to the 7PM performance on March 18.
Lantern Theater Company Presents THE LAST MATCH By Anna Ziegler
Lantern Theater Company continues its 2019/20 season with the Philadelphia premiere of The Last Match, a funny and moving drama from award-winning playwright Anna Ziegler. Lantern resident director M. Craig Getting directs a cast that includes Joanna Liao, Scott Miller, Lee Minora, and Matteo Scammell. Theater critics and members of the press are invited to request press comps for opening night on Wednesday, November 13 at 7 p.m. by contacting Anne Shuff at ashuff@lanterntheater.org. The Last Match runs Thursday, November 7 through Sunday, December 15, 2019; a complete schedule of performances and audience enrichment events is included in the fact sheet below.
Lantern Theater Company continues its 2019/20 season with the Philadelphia premiere of The Last Match, a funny and moving drama from award-winning playwright Anna Ziegler. Lantern resident director M. Craig Getting directs a cast that includes Joanna Liao, Scott Miller, Lee Minora, and Matteo Scammell. Theater critics and members of the press are invited to request press comps for opening night on Wednesday, November 13 at 7 p.m. by contacting Anne Shuff at ashuff@lanterntheater.org. The Last Match runs Thursday, November 7 through Sunday, December 15, 2019; a complete schedule of performances and audience enrichment events is included in the fact sheet below.
Photo Flash: Wilma Theater Kicks Off New Season With THERE
Who are we if not you and me? On which side of history are we going to be? Is place an illusion? Are we borrowing the here and now and if we are from whom? Is destruction an inseparable component of love? These are some of the questions posed by Lebanese poet and artist Etel Adnan in her introspective poem There: In the Light and the Darkness of the Self and of the Other.
Who are we if not you and me? On which side of history are we going to be? Is place an illusion? Are we borrowing the here and now and if we are from whom? Is destruction an inseparable component of love? These are some of the questions posed by Lebanese poet and artist Etel Adnan in her introspective poem There: In the Light and the Darkness of the Self and of the Other.
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