About Me
My name is Matthew Drake, and I’m originally from Fayetteville, NC. I have a twin sister but the youngest of five siblings.
When I’m not singing or acting in plays I love doing acoustic shows, and hanging out with my friends. I have been singing since I could talk. My first performance was in Elementary school when I performed in “Fayetteville’s Got Talent”. Since then the rest is history. I love the stage and performing makes me happy. There is literally no costume I want wear. I can sing many different genres to include Country, Gospel, Broadway, Oldies and Rock. My favorite artist is David Phelps.
Performance CV
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.