Testimonials

“Matt Kunkel is easily one of my favorite, if not my favorite, people to create art with. He has an exemplary, creatively theatrical mind with a thorough and adaptable knowledge of acting and directing styles that allow him to get exactly what he desires out of his actors. On top of that, his social awareness and intelligence help him to craft theatrical experiences for audiences that are memorable and affecting. His presence in a room is welcoming, warm, and comforting, capable of pushing the artists that he works with to be the best that they can be and to grow without ever making them feel undervalued or undesired.  Working with Matt Kunkel is always a blessing and a joy.” - Mason Reeves, Actor, Kristoff in the National Tour of FROZEN

“Working with Matt was such a great experience. We worked on material for a variety of callbacks I had and he helped me feel comfortable with the material as well as my character development. After working through the material with Matt I had a level of confidence and flexibility going back into the audition room knowing that I was fully prepared to give a good callback audition.” 

- Shereen Pimental, Actress, Maria in the 2019 WEST SIDE STORY Broadway Revival

“Matt Kunkel is by far one of my most favorite directors I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He is an incredible collaborator and communicates to his actors and team in clear, productive, and exciting ways. Matt creates an environment of mutual respect with every person he works with.”

- Nadina Hassan, Actress, Regina George in the National Tour of MEAN GIRLS

Matt has worked with performers and students from all over the country and continues to coach daily! Every time he works with someone, his goal is to help them grow as an artist, and in return, his artistry is also expanded. His coaching philosophy can be summed up by Oscar Hammerstein II: “If you become a teacher, by your pupils you'll be taught.” 

Matt offers a variety of services including: 

• Audition Coaching

• College Audition Preparation

• Callback Sides and Songs Coaching

• Rep Book Renovation

And much more! 

Matt also has experience coaching and directing young performers, which makes him the ideal person to help any child actor grow. 

Matt is also on Faculty at The Growing Studio in New York, where he teaches for their Resident Director Series as well as a variety of other classes.

One on One coaching’s can be held in person or via FaceTime/Skype!

Contact me below to set up your initial coaching!