ACTING | PERFORMANCE

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Matthew King Acting Resume

Acting is not my profession—it’s a passion. It keeps me grounded in the moment, connected to my body, and curious about the human condition.

Whether it’s Shakespeare, Sartre, or a short indie film, I approach each role as a way to listen, feel, and discover something new about myself, others, and the quiet truths that live between the lines.

I’ve performed in classical and contemporary productions, trained with gifted instructors, and supported artists behind the scenes as a producer, casting director, and creative consultant.

What I love most is the repetition, the process of embodiment, and the invitation to transform—not just into a character, but into a deeper version of myself.

While I don’t act professionally, I take the craft seriously. It has become one of the ways I stay creative, practice presence, and explore empathy.

Selected Film & Television Credits

  • Pollos – Illegal Gambler, Dir. Izrael Lopez

  • Downstage Confessions, Ep. 10 – Chad Speigelhacker, Dir. Peter Stray

  • $927 – Bartender, Dir. Andrew Satter

  • USFWS Training Video – Field Manager, Dir. Doug Canfield

  • PSAs (Driftnets, Swordfish) – Multiple Roles, Dirs. Cassandra Hein, Joanna Nasar

Selected Theatre Credits

  • Twelfth Night – Captain/Priest, Dairy Center for the Arts

  • Julius Caesar – Ensemble, Shakespeare Theatre Company

  • Lady Windermere’s Fan – Parker, Dairy Center for the Arts

  • Witness for the Prosecution – Juror, Dawson Arts Center

  • Les Mouches – Zeus, Dairy Center for the Arts

Training

  • Meisner Technique, Scene Study, Cold Reading – Chris Thatcher Acting Studio

  • Scene Study I & II – Theatre Lab, Washington D.C.

  • Improvisation – Faculty, University of Tulsa Theatre Program

Teaching

  • Youth Arts Instructor – Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, D.C.

  • Acting Instructor – Atlas Theatre “Joy of Motion” Summer Program, D.C.

Creative Collaborations & Production Roles

Beyond performance, I’ve contributed to a range of creative projects across film and theater:

  • Producer & Director, Through the Eyes of Hope (2009), Old Style Films, Washington D.C. – A short dystopian film that uses

  • Playwright & Director, Living Rainforests (2008), performed by students at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop.

  • Creative Consultant, $927, directed by Andrew Satter.

  • Casting Director, PSA produced by Turtle Island Restoration Network, directed by Joanna Nasar

Through Our COMMON Foundation, I’ve also supported film initiatives as a fiscal sponsor, including:

  • Ukraine Under Fire, a documentary on the war in Ukraine, directed by Jordan Campbell.

  • National Park Experience (NPX) is a film series directed by Amy Marquis and Dana Romanoff.

These experiences have allowed me to bring stories to life in many forms—supporting artists, mentoring and advising creatives, and weaving my voice into projects that matter.