School of Music, Theatre, and Dance

George Wame Matthews

Senior Professor of Practice
Scene Shop Supervisor

Matthews

785-532-6499
georgewm@k-state.edu
216 McCain Auditorium

 

Education

B.A.,Trinity University, History

Bio

Originally from San Antonio, Texas, George graduated from Trinity University with a Bachelor of Arts in History. After graduation he moved to New York City where he worked as a freelance stagehand and carpenter doing Off-Broadway theatre for four years. While in New York, he worked on a number of shows including Evil Dead: the Musical (US premiere), August Wilson's King Hedley II (Signature Theatre Company), and four New York premiers of works by Neil LaBute for Manhattan Class Company. In addition to his work in New York City, George has spent summers working with New York Stage and Film in Poughkeepsie and Summer Theatre of New Canaan Connecticut.

Favorite quote

"Smarter than wood, stronger than steel." -unknown