MATT PARIS
MATT PARIS
Actor-Singer-Entertainer
ABOUT MATT
“Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one.”-Stella Adler
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Matt is a New York based Actor. Since the age of five, when he would recite TV commercials and reenact episodes of "The Crocodile Hunter" for his parents, Matt has always had a love for performing and a passion for telling stories. Born and raised on Long Island, Matt grew up with Broadway in his backyard! He caught the theatre bug early and filled his childhood with school plays, voice lessons, community theatre, acting classes, and student films as well as seven summers spent at Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Camp.
After high school, Matt decided to take his talents to South Beach, attending the University of Miami, where he recently graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre.
Matt is an avid Mets and Jets fan (yes theatre people can like sports!), a runner, a self-described cinephile, and is always down to debate you on who should win the Iron Throne.
RESUME
WHAT'S NEW?
THE DARK PRIESTS OF SAGAMUTH
In April, Matt starred in The Dark Priests of Sagamuth, produced by the University of Miami's DKA productions. The comedy web series tells the story of a wacky cult of misfits as they band together to resurrect an ancient deity with magic, mischief, and mayhem. Matt stars as Phillip- the eccentric leader and founding member of the group.
You can watch full series for FREE here.
PINKALICIOUS!
This past february, Matt appeared as Peter in Pinkalicious: The Musical! at the Argyle Theater.
Based on the popular children's' books, Pinkalicious tells a musical story about nutrition, family, and expressing yourself!
Tickets are available here.
GRADUATION!
After four amazing years learning and training at the University of Miami, Matt graduated in May 2018 with a BFA in Musical Theatre!
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN AT PRISCILLA BEACH THEATRE
Matt will be returning to Priscilla Beach Theatre this fall to take on the iconic role of Frederick Frankenstein in Mel Brooks' iconic musical comedy,Young Frankenstein!
Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced "Fronk-en-steen") inherits his family's estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (pronounced "Eye-gore"), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. "It's alive!" he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather's. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds!
Tickets are available now and can be purchased here.
EMPTY FRAMES
In March, Matt made his festival debut in Empty Frames, a new musical presented by Indieworks at the New York Theatre Festival.
"Years after a heist- a senior security guard meets a man who looks rather familiar, he soon learns that the man – the subject of a stolen painting- has returned to to settle some unfinished business."
PRISCILLA BEACH THEATRE SUMMER SEASON
Following Graduation, Matt spent summer 2018 performing in Priscilla Beach Theatre's summer season in beautiful Plymouth, MA. Matt starred as Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls as well as appearing as the Mayor in Bye Bye Birdie.
SENIOR SHOWCASE/54 BELOW
In March 2018, Matt and the rest of his Miami senior class made their NYC debut: Showcasing at Theatre Row and performing in a concert at 54 below with UM alumni Jenna Rubaii (Groundhog Day), Trent Saunders (Aladdin), and Adam Maggio (The Gold)
