Educator

Matthew has taught at universities, studios and conservatories across NYC including NYU, AADA, The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute and CUNY. Courses taught include a variety of theatre-related classes: Performing Comedy, Scene Study, Commedia dell'Arte - Mask Performance, Vocal Techniques for the Stage, Beginning Acting, Acting Shakespeare, Fundamentals of Directing, Costume and Make-up Design, Play Analysis Drama in Context and Theatre History. In addition, he has taught interdisciplinary graduate proseminars, including one focused on the relationship between criticism and the creative process.

As a theatre educator, Matthew's goal is to prepare students for the literal and figurative 'stage': for any venue in which they present themselves and their work for consideration, whether professionally or in life.

PRIVATE COACHING AND CLASSES

Matthew offers private coaching and classes both online and in-person. Currently, he is offering virtual Scene Study classes. Interested students should email him at: matthewajg@gmail.com

Direction of a scene from Stephen Adly Guirgiss' JESUS HOPPED THE 'A' TRAIN as part of the Graduation Showcase for Two-Year Conservatory students at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute

Commedia dell'Arte at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute

Direction of THE 39 STEPS at Fordham University

Direction of THE SCAMS OF SCAPIN at CUNY Kingsborough

Direction of a monologue from John Patrick Shanley's ITALIAN AMERICAN RECONCILIATION as part of the Graduation Showcase for Two-Year Conservatory students at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute

Direction of a scene from Howard Korder's BOY'S LIFE as part of the Graduation Showcase for Two-Year Conservatory students at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute

Direction of a monologue from Allison Williams' TRUE STORY as part of the Graduation Showcase for Two-Year Conservatory students at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute

Direction of a scene from David Auburn's PROOF as part of the Graduation Showcase for Two-Year Conservatory students at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute

Direction of a scene from John Bolen's A SONG FOR ME, OR GETTING THE OSCAR as part of the Graduation Showcase for Two-Year Conservatory students at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute

Direction of a scene from Arthur Miller's AFTER THE FALL as part of the Graduation Showcase for Two-Year Conservatory students at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute

Direction of a scene from Jonathan Rand's CHECK, PLEASE as part of the Graduation Showcase for Two-Year Conservatory students at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute