About Julio Agustin Matos, Jr.
Although my training and technique are both Stanislavski- and Meisner-based, my approach is not necessarily to teach one certain methodology at first, but to help students understand through exposure that there are many different ways to arrive at the same result. My goal is to help students to learn, more than it is simply to teach. I am able to work with students on their specific needs, ultimately assisting them in finding their own individual path.
I am a strong proponent of a liberal arts education as I believe exposure to things outside of the theatre arts is essential to becoming both a well-rounded, individual, mature student, and trained effective performer. The skills attained through this type of varied and rigorous education exposes students to issues not often explored in the conservatory setting; matters such as learning effective time management, developing a compassion and understanding for others not like ones self, a clearer perspective and self-awareness, and others. These are invaluable for the serious student who seeks a profession in this business and can often mean success in crossing over from student to professional, as well as the maintenance of a successful career in the industry.
Technique, collaboration, and experience are what I am able to offer my students and colleagues.
Education
M.F.A. in Directing, The Pennsylvania State University
M.F.A. in Acting, Columbia University (attended)
B.M. Performance, The Florida State University
Certificate: The Governor’s Program, Miami-Dade Community College, Musical Theatre Performance
Other Training and Education
Anne Bogart, The Viewpoints
Kristin Linklater, Freeing the Natural Voice
Sande Shurin,Transformational Acting
Neil Semer, Voice
Steve White, Stage Combat
Professional Associations
SSDC
VASTA
AEA
SAG
AFTRA
Directing
North Carolina Theatre, NC
WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND, by Labey/Taylor
Pennsylvania Centre Stage, PA
OUT OF LINE, by Matos/Franceschina
Aaron Davis Hall, NY
BREATH, BOOM, by Kia Corthron
THE LIFE, by Cy Coleman
Shapiro Theatre, NY
DEAD AWAKE, by Noel Arthur
The Little Theatre, NY
CLUB PARADISE, by Oyamo/Moore
Pavilion Studio Theatre
THE WILD PARTY, by Andrew Lippa
Asst. Dir. / Dramaturgy
The Goodspeed Opera House, CT
PIPPIN - Gabriel Barre, Dir.
Citizen’s Bank Theatre, PA
THE COLORED MUSEUM - Charles Dumas, Dir.
The Playhouse Theatre, PA
NOISES OFF – Dan Carter, Dir.
Choreography
Pennsylvania Centre Stage
CLOSER THAN EVER – Cary L. Libkin, Dir.
Training Magazine’s Top 100 Awards, NY
Asst. Choreographer
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, FL
Fashion Show, Sovereign of the Seas
Performance
Broadway
CHICAGO – “Fred Casely” (featured)
BELLS ARE RINGING – “Carl” (featured”
FOSSE – Original Company
NEVER GONNA DANCE – “Romero” (u/s)
STEEL PIER – “Johnny Adel” (u/s)
KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN – Swing, First National Tour
Off Broadway
LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! – “Ramon”
BLESSING IN DISGUISE – “Fidelito”
Workshops/Readings
SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS
TROPICANA
ALLEGRO
HEAVEN ON EARTH
Regional
EVITA – “Che”
Ogunquit Playhouse, ME
WEST SIDE STORY – “Bernardo”
BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S – “Jose”
The MUNY, MO
SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS – “Benjamin”
CLO South Bay Cities, CA
GREASE – “Sonny”
Actor’s Playhouse, FL
Television/Film
All My Children
One Life to Live
Guiding Light
The Producers, the movie
Center Stage
Bravo Documentary, FOSSE
The Rosie O’Donnell Show
Regis and Kathy Lee
The Tony Awards, ‘96
Commercial/Print
McDonald’s
Verizon
Ericcson
Panasonic
Smirnoff Vodka
Xerox
Kohl’s
Flecto Furniture
Wyeth
Capezio Brochure/Website
Nautical Fit Model
Gym Magazine
Genre Magazine
Recordings
BELLS ARE RINGING, “Mu-Cha-Cha” duet w/Faith Prince, Finsworth Alley, LLC
FOSSE, RCA Victor
STEEL PIER, RCA Victor
Awards & Recognition
Robert E. Leonard Award
Chancellor’s List ‘05
Shelfer Scholar, FSU ‘02
Dramalogue Award, FOSSE Best Ensemble Performance
All-Stage Conductor, Superior Rating
Courses Regularly Taught
Prof. Matos teaches all levels of Acting, Voice and Speech, and Musical Theatre Workshop.
Last Updated: 5/3/09
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