Matthew Shepard Smith
13 Buckingham Garden Parkway, Maplewood, NJ 07040 (917) 670-0784 [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TEACHING:
New York University Steinhardt School of Music Adjunct Professor of Voice and Acting 2004- Applied Voice: Technical Instructor to Vocal Performance Undergraduates and Graduates Majoring in Musical Theatre and Education Acting: Sophomore Musical Theatre Workshop/Scene Study Performance: Graduate Audition Skills Coaching: Song Analysis and Preparation of the Character Study for the Recital
2017 Teaching Excellency Award Winner
Montclair State University John J. Cali School of Music Adjunct Professor of Voice 2016- Applied Voice: Technical Instructor to Bachelor of Arts Undergraduates Majoring in Musical Theatre
Fairleigh Dickinson University 2014-2017 Adjunct Professor of Voice Applied Voice: Technical Voice Instructor to Bachelor of Arts Undergraduates Majoring in Theatre and Musical Theatre
Private Instruction 2001- Shepard Smith Studios Technical Voice Private Contractor for Teens and Adults
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Teachers of Singing College Music Society Adjuncts Come Together-United Auto Workers (ACT-UAW) Local 7902 American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 06025 Actor’s Equity Association Screen Actors Guild (SAG)-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA)
PERFORMANCE:
Production Contract Role Year WHITE CHRISTMAS Ralph Sheldrake (Bob understudy) 2008 Fox Theatre With David Ogden Stiers Detroit, MI WONDERFUL TOWN Baker, Wreck & Lonigan (Understudied and Performed) 2003-2005 Al Hirschfeld Theatre With Tony Award Winner Donna Murphy as Ruth New York, NY Later with Brooke Shields as Ruth SCARLET PIMPERNEL Farleigh (Percy and Chauvelin Understudied and Performed) 2000 National Tour With Tony Award Nominee, Douglas Sills, as Percy SCARLET PIMPERNEL Farleigh (Percy and Chauvelin Understudied and Performed) 1999 Neil Simon Theatre With Tony Award Nominee, Carolee Carmello, as Marguerite New York, NY Matthew Shepard Smith
13 Buckingham Garden Parkway, Maplewood, NJ 07040 (917) 670-0784 [email protected]
LES MISERABLES Enjolras 1997-1998 Third National Tour BEAUTY AND THE BEAST The Baker (Beast understudied and performed) 1996 Palace Theatre New York, NY
International Theatre DISNEY FANTASY CRUISE SHIP Broadway Guest Artist 2018- Jafar in Aladdin, Dr. G in Believe LES MISERABLES Enjolras 1998-1999 Toronto, Ontario Canada With Colm Wilkinson as Jean Valjean DAS PHANTOM Eric/The Phantom 1992-1993 European Premiere Tour by Arthur Kopit and Maury Yeston 1994
New York and Regional CURVY WIDOW Off Stage Male Cover 2017 Westside Theatre, NYC NY Premiere Starring Nancy Opel STRUCK Bertrand 2016 New Jersey Repertoire Company World Premiere Play by Sandy Rustin 42nd STREET Julian Marsh 2015 The Lexington Theatre Company With Karen Ziemba as Dorothy Brock TIME STANDS STILL James 2015 The Company Hackensack, NJ RACE Jack Lawson 2014 The Company Hackensack, NJ BREAKING LEGS Terrence O’Keefe 2014 The Company Hackensack, NJ THE SOUND OF MUSIC Captain Vonn Trapp 2013 Westchester Broadway Theatre Elmsford, NY CRAZY FOR YOU Bela Zangler 2012 Sacramento Music Circus Sacramento, CA LEGALLY BLONDE Professor Callahan 2012 Music Theatre of Wichita Wichita, KS THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN Ensemble 2011 Roundabout Theatre Workshop With Acadamy Award Winner Sutton Foster as Molly New York, NY CRAZY FOR YOU Bela Zangler 2010 Music Theatre of Wichita Wichita, KS THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN Ensemble 2009 Denver Center New Works Festival With Acadamy Award Nominee Kerry O’Malley as Molly Denver, CO LES MISERABLES Javert 2008 Music Theatre of Wichita Wichita, KS SESSIONS, THE MUSICAL Dr. Peterson 2007 Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, World Premiere New York, NY MATTHEW PASSION Jim Keenan 2007 Chernuchin Theatre World Premiere New York, NY 110 IN THE SHADE Ensemble 2006 Matthew Shepard Smith
13 Buckingham Garden Parkway, Maplewood, NJ 07040 (917) 670-0784 [email protected]
Roundabout Theatre Workshop With Acadamy Award Winner Audra McDonald New York, NY A WONDERFUL LIFE Bert, the Cop 2005 Actor’s Fund Benefit With David Hyde Pierce and Brian Stokes Mitchell Schubert Theatres, NYC
SOUTH PACIFIC Ensemble 2005 Carnegie Hall With Reba McIntire and Brian Stokes Mitchell New York, NY SUNDAY IN THE PARK The Soldier/Alex (George understudy) 2002 WITH GEORGE Kennedy Center Sondheim Celebration Washington, DC With Raul Esparza as George MAN OF LA MANCHA Dr. Carrasco 2002 Sacramento Music Circus Sacramento, CA GAUGUIN, THE MUSICAL Paul Gauguin 2001 Chopin Theatre World Premiere Chicago, IL BLOOD BROTHERS Narrator 2001 Bridgeport Downtown Cabaret Bridgeport, CT COMPANY Peter 1998 Cleveland Playhouse A STEPHEN SONDHEIM EVENING Man 2 1998 Signature Theatre Arlington, VA SWINGING ON A STAR Bing/Man 1 1996-1997 Arizona Theatre Company Tuscon and Phoenix, AZ JEKYLL AND HYDE Jekyll/Hyde 1995 Miami Valley Dinner Theatre World Premiere by Hall/Eberhard/Levy Springboro, OH GIGI Gaston Lachaille 1995 Westchester Broadway Theatre Elmsford, NY GIFTS OF THE MAGI Jim Dillingham 1994 The Human Race Theatre Dayton, OH SAYONARA Mike Bailey 1994 Westchester Broadway Theatre New York Area Premiere Elmsford, NY GRAND HOTEL Baron Felix Von Gaigern 1993 Westchester Broadway Theatre Elmsford, NY Concerts RATPACK Frank Sinatra 2013 Fresno Philharmonic Fresno, CA LOVE STORIES Male Soloist 2003 Edmonton Symphony Orchestra music from Jekyll & Hyde, Phantom and Les Miserables Edmonton, Albta Canada
AN EVENING Soloist 1993 OF BROADWAY Poznan Philharmonic Poznan, Poland Matthew Shepard Smith
13 Buckingham Garden Parkway, Maplewood, NJ 07040 (917) 670-0784 [email protected]
OPERA CINCINNATI OPERA CHORUS AIDA 1990 FAUST LUCIA DI LAMMWERMOOR DON GIOVANNI
Television GUIDING LIGHT Dr. Eldredge 2006 New York, NY GUIDING LIGHT ER Doctor 2005 New York, NY GUIDING LIGHT Broker 2004 New York, NY GUIDING LIGHT Dr. Kammerman 2003 New York, NY GUIDING LIGHT James Daimond 2002 New York, NY DIRECTION: RUBBER ROOM Artistic New Directions 2011 By Gary Garrison & Roland Tec New York, NY RUBBER ROOM Midtown Direct Rep 2011 By Gary Garrison & Roland Tec South Orange, NJ SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE! Our Lady of Sorrows 2006 South Orange, NJ PROGRAM MEETING New York University 2011-2015 Scene Presentations
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
New York City Acting: Wynn Handman, Charlie Kakatsakis On Camera Acting: Marci Phillips Vocal Technique: Dr. Brian Gill, Tony McDowell, William McGraw, Barbara Hon Vocal Coaching: Phil Hall, Dan Gettinger, Jack Lee
Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Master of Music (Voice) 1988-90 Doctoral Candidate 1990-91 Awards: Corbett Award Scholarship 1989-91 Arizona State University Bachelor of Music (Voice) 1983-1987 Awards: Choral Activities Scholarship 1983-1987 Vocal Performance Scholarship 1983-1987 Lyric Opera Theatre Scholarship 1986-1987 N.A.T.S. Competition: First Place: 1984-5, 87 Second Place: 1986 Dean’s Honor List 1983-1987