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Matthew recently wrapped up work on Anyone Can Whistle at City Center Encores!, where he served as SDC Observer assisting Mr. Casey Nicholaw. Cast members included Donna Murphy, Sutton Foster, and Raul Esparza. Matthew will be directing the upcoming concert reading of the musical Titanic, featuring members from the original Broadway cast, for the New York Society of Ethical Culture later this summer. Details will be coming in the next month. Artistic TM is now a producer of live events. The inaugural event was the FCS Summer Gala in the Hamptons area, produced and directed by Matthew featuring Tara Jeanne's choreography. Please contact us for booking information.
Matthew Hamel “'Song' is basically a two-person musical, and the script is admittedly (you should pardon the expression) one-note. However, director Matthew Hamel plows ahead bravely and stages the show with confidence. Best of all, he's chosen two winning performers who are the equal of - and at times superior to - original casters Robert Klein and Lucie Arnaz.” "Spirtas and Wolf make an endearing pair. In fact I can’t imagine the original Broadway cast...doing a better job. Spirtas has a nicely understated delivery. Wolf’s Sonia manages to be loveable despite being maddeningly neurotic." “…truly brings out the best in those around him.” “…someone I could trust to do an excellent job.” “His true love of theatre and his dedication to the process is evident in his work, his adaptability, and his sense of humor.” “Matt has a genuine calling for the art of staging, His enthusiasm is contagious. His passion, genuine…(He) is excellent at finding creative solutions to creative and budgetary concerns “
Tara Jeanne Vallee "All the trappings complement the high-level aerialists, acrobats, jugglers, balancers and more, performing in spotlight vignettes with mood-matching choreography by Tara Jeanne Vallee" "...in Surflight's production they (the Greek chorus) appear on stage singing and dancing at strategic moments to illuminate the character’s feelings...Their dancing was spot on, due no doubt to Tara Jeanne Vallee’s choreography." "The tip off for dance performance as opposed to pure circus is the through line with interweaving stories... Paired with what other critics term 'sassy staging' by Goldberg is intriguing choreography by Tara Jeanne Vallee... Her variety of styles applies distinctive characteristics to each emulated animal." "Acrobats...cavorting to the thumping choreography of Tara Jeanne Vallee" "Choreographer Tara Jeanne Vallee and acrobatic coach Iouri Klepatsky have combined to create a dreamlike environment in which elaborately costumed humans leap and climb, slither and soar with the grace and power of the animals they're depicting." "Sassy staging by director Neil Goldberg, exuberant choreography by Tara Jeanne Vallee, and a spirited original score by musical director Jill Diane Winters also enliven the proceedings, which simply must be seen to be believed." “…Tara Vallee’s staging was simply the best I have seen…” “Tara Vallee is honest, energetic, smart, and imaginative. She is a rare combination of a creative artist who communicates with and teaches her cast.” “…a glorious spectacle, complete with amazing choreography and wonderful music. This is one you and your family won’t want to miss!” “Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy is an exhilerating journey the entire family can experience together…in a lush, Broadway setting filled with wildly unpredictable designs, special effects, inventive choreography, puppeteering and dazzling costumes.”
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