Matthew Black(II)
- Actor
- Costume Designer
Matt Black, affectionately known as Matt Black of Hollywood, spent his
early years as a musician, choreographer, and clinician in the worlds
of Drum Corps. International and Winter Guard International. Matt's
extensive collaboration within the mediums, championed the
transformation of these already technically superior arts, into
large-scale spectacle, eventually finding themselves front and center
in Broadway's "Blast!," garnering a Tony Award for Best Theatrical
Event.
Afterwards, Matt continued to choreograph and design as he traveled and
furthered his education. Upon his arrival in Southern California, Matt
landed the role of "Bartender" in the last season of the television
series "Ally McBeal" which gave him his SAG card and helped to launch
his professional acting career.
Matt took some time away to complete his Theatre Degree at Northridge
University and then went on to the U.K. to contribute his talents . He
spent time working with Director Jules Aaron, Choreographer Kay Cole,
and also lent his talents to Garry Marshall's Falcon Theatre production
of "A Twilight Romance," featuring Robert Mandan and Katherine Helmond.
Matt would then venture to perform on the Hollywood stage in Elephant
Stageworks' "Jesus' Kid Brother," nominated for several Los Angeles
Drama Critics' Circle Awards.
Since, Matt has worked technically, on-stage, and in front of the
camera. Matt is steeped in the histories of world art and theatre. He
currently enjoys performing seminars on the industry for actors and
designers, special event production, digital imaging, digital
production, and sound design.
Matt has also enjoyed a solid relationship within the corporate and
entertainment industries. Some past associations include: A Traveling
Jewish Theatre Company, A.C.T., The Playground, Unnatural Acts S.F.,
The Disney Company, Gap Inc., Apple Inc., London's Fashion Film
Festival, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and many Shakespearian and
Greek theatre organizations.
early years as a musician, choreographer, and clinician in the worlds
of Drum Corps. International and Winter Guard International. Matt's
extensive collaboration within the mediums, championed the
transformation of these already technically superior arts, into
large-scale spectacle, eventually finding themselves front and center
in Broadway's "Blast!," garnering a Tony Award for Best Theatrical
Event.
Afterwards, Matt continued to choreograph and design as he traveled and
furthered his education. Upon his arrival in Southern California, Matt
landed the role of "Bartender" in the last season of the television
series "Ally McBeal" which gave him his SAG card and helped to launch
his professional acting career.
Matt took some time away to complete his Theatre Degree at Northridge
University and then went on to the U.K. to contribute his talents . He
spent time working with Director Jules Aaron, Choreographer Kay Cole,
and also lent his talents to Garry Marshall's Falcon Theatre production
of "A Twilight Romance," featuring Robert Mandan and Katherine Helmond.
Matt would then venture to perform on the Hollywood stage in Elephant
Stageworks' "Jesus' Kid Brother," nominated for several Los Angeles
Drama Critics' Circle Awards.
Since, Matt has worked technically, on-stage, and in front of the
camera. Matt is steeped in the histories of world art and theatre. He
currently enjoys performing seminars on the industry for actors and
designers, special event production, digital imaging, digital
production, and sound design.
Matt has also enjoyed a solid relationship within the corporate and
entertainment industries. Some past associations include: A Traveling
Jewish Theatre Company, A.C.T., The Playground, Unnatural Acts S.F.,
The Disney Company, Gap Inc., Apple Inc., London's Fashion Film
Festival, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and many Shakespearian and
Greek theatre organizations.