Matthew is currently developing a musical work about surviving breast cancer called The C-Word. He has also written the book and lyrics for the new musical comedies Flambé Dreams (NYMF 2012)  and Bonnets & Bling! (West Chester University). Musical shorts include The Rubberers (WCU, Byrdcliffe Arts, Delaware Arts Festival, Off Broadway) and Unleashed (York Theater Co 4@15). Work for family audiences includes Ever Happily After (NYMF 2013, Center Stage, Maltz Jupiter), Fancy Nancy's Splendiferous Christmas (Off Broadway and National Tour) and Twinkle Tames a Dragon (Off Broadway). Cabaret acts include Songs for the Dysfunctional. Matthew received a grant from New Music USA (2017), an Honorable Mention for Excellence in Lyric Writing at The New York Musical Theatre Festival 2012, is an Anna Sosenko Trust Recipient (2012), and a Jerry Boch Award finalist (2011). Matthew a member of The BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop and the Dramatist Guild.  

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