Performing Artist

Actor, Singer

Hello everyone!! My name is Matthew Drake, and I am currently seeking a Musical Theater Degree from East Carolina University, with an emphasis on vocal performance and acting. My goal is to perform on Broadway and build a musical performance career. I love exploring all opportunities that allow me to perform and continue my musical education experiences. I am fully dedicated to each role and opportunity.

Demo Reel

Performance CV (Download PDF copy)

REGIONAL THEATRE & SHOWS

The Heart of Christmas Show - Crown Theatre Fayetteville, NC / Laura Stevens

  • Featured Vocalist for Solos, Duets, and Male Quartets

  • Various acting roles played: The Grinch, Bennie the Penguin, Disney Prince

Sampson County Christmas Show  - Sunset Avenue Auditorium Clinton, NC / Laura Stevens

  • Featured Vocalist for Solos, Duets, and Male Quartets

The Nutcracker - ECU Wright Auditorium Greenville, NC

  • Butler

EDUCATIONAL THEATRE

Swing! - Understudy - ECU Loessin Playhouse / Tommi Galaska

A Winter’s Tale - Florizel /Gaoler - ECU Archie Brunette Studio Theater / Austin Jones

CONCERTS

Christmas at the Barn - The Barn Eastover, NC / Wesley Prichard

  • Featured Vocalist for Solos, Duets, and Male Quartets

Night of Musical Theatre - ECU Archie Brunette Studio Theater / Dan Rutcen

 

EDUCATIONAL TRAINING

East Carolina University, Greenville, NC:  BFA Musical Theater, Class of 2025

Acting

  • Trent Branton, East Carolina University

  • Micheal Tahaney, East Carolina University

Voice

  • Jessica Doyle Mekkes, East Carolina University

  • Laura Stevens Performance Studios

Dance

  • Jazz / Tommi Galaska, East Carolina University

  • Ballet, East Carolina University

  • Tap /  Dirk Lumbard, East Carolina University      

 

MASTER CLASSES / WORKSHOPS

  • Acting NC Theatre Conservatory (1 year)

  • Dance NC Theatre Conservatory (6 months)

  • Summer Music Camps (7 years)

SPECIALITIES

Vocal Genres -Country, Broadway, Gospel, Oldies, Rock, Comedy, and Multiple Voice Accents.