Matthew was part of the ensemble in Beauty and the Beast. This play was the perfect play not to have lead role because as part of the ensemble he had many parts, I think he was in 8 of the 13 scenes.
For starters, he was the prince in the opening scene…
Once upon a time, in a faraway land, a young prince lived in a shining castle. Although he had everything his heart desired,
the prince was spoiled, selfish, and unkind. But then, one winter's night, an old beggar woman came to the castle and
offered him a single rose in return for shelter from the bitter cold. Repulsed by her haggard appearance, the prince sneered at
the gift and turned the old woman away, but she warned him not to be deceived by appearances, for beauty is found within.
And when he dismissed her again, the old woman's ugliness melted away to reveal a beautiful enchantress. The prince
tried to apologize, but it was too late, for she had seen that there was no love in his heart, and as punishment, she
transformed him into a hideous beast, and placed a powerful spell on the castle, and all who lived there.
In the green room on opening night right before the show...
