Theatre artist - educator
Fordham University - Mimes and Mummers - February 2022
Directing theatre during the COVID pandemic comes with a number of unique challenges, not the least of which is rehearsing and performing a musical in surgical masks. Despite the obstacles along the way, this cast and creatve team rose to the challenge a together we produced a delightful SHREK.
“SHREK: THE MUSICAL was The Mimes and Mummers' Slot 3 performance; undoubtedly our most challenging. From swamps to castles to dragons to a theatre making its comeback from COVID-19, this challenging show was unlike any other for Fordham University's mainstage theatre group. With a tight budget and an even tighter schedule, director Matthew A.J. Gregory brought the company together with innovative solutions and ideas that brought this show to life. Matthew seamlessly found effortless ways to incorporate the full cast into a multitude of numbers and made the rehearsal room an equal playing field for all actors, both returning and new. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, Matthew successfully navigated directing and overseeing direction for this musical with a cast of over 30 members, all with varying levels of musical theatre experience. His patience and adaptability were unmatched when we all had to take a step back due to COVID testing and protocols. Time was lost, but Matthew brought us back up to speed in time to create an outstanding set with wonderful costumes for the show. SHREK: THE MUSICAL was one of The Mimes and Mummers' most technically impressive shows, and it would not have gotten done without the direction of Matthew A.J. Gregory.”
—Griffin LaMarche - President of the Mimes and Mummers at Fordham University ‘22
Fordham University - Mimes and Mummers - February 2022
Directing theatre during the COVID pandemic comes with a number of unique challenges, not the least of which is rehearsing and performing a musical in surgical masks. Despite the obstacles along the way, this cast and creatve team rose to the challenge a together we produced a delightful SHREK.
“SHREK: THE MUSICAL was The Mimes and Mummers' Slot 3 performance; undoubtedly our most challenging. From swamps to castles to dragons to a theatre making its comeback from COVID-19, this challenging show was unlike any other for Fordham University's mainstage theatre group. With a tight budget and an even tighter schedule, director Matthew A.J. Gregory brought the company together with innovative solutions and ideas that brought this show to life. Matthew seamlessly found effortless ways to incorporate the full cast into a multitude of numbers and made the rehearsal room an equal playing field for all actors, both returning and new. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, Matthew successfully navigated directing and overseeing direction for this musical with a cast of over 30 members, all with varying levels of musical theatre experience. His patience and adaptability were unmatched when we all had to take a step back due to COVID testing and protocols. Time was lost, but Matthew brought us back up to speed in time to create an outstanding set with wonderful costumes for the show. SHREK: THE MUSICAL was one of The Mimes and Mummers' most technically impressive shows, and it would not have gotten done without the direction of Matthew A.J. Gregory.”
—Griffin LaMarche - President of the Mimes and Mummers at Fordham University ‘22