Upstage Left | Intimate Conversations with New York Theater

An Interview with Actor: Matthew Maher

Rachel Lin | Matthew Maher Season 1 Episode 17

Rachel chats with one of theater's most sought after actors, Matthew Maher (The Flick, Mr. Burns, Chinglish) who has originated roles on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off. 

Most recently he appeared in Will Eno's Gnit, and is slated to appear in NYTW's upcoming Three Sisters, adapted by Clare Barron directed by Sam Gold. Rachel and Matt chat about his early years in New York - working in the downtown theater scene, and how he came to be someone playwrights write roles for. He talks about an unsuccessful move to LA, and how he resolved to only work with friends after returning to New York. Learn how he approaches text, and what he does to bring new plays to life.

Mentioned in this episode:
The Race of the Ark Tattoo
TFANA Gnit
NYTW Three Sisters

Music:
David Hilowitz

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