Xan Mattek
Hi there! I'm Xan Mattek- hailing from Salina, Kansas (yes, the same one from Thoroughly Modern Millie). The pillars of peace, justice and community run deep in my blood having grown up as a Unitarian and deeply engaged with my town's community theatre. I graduated with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre at Wichita State University with a full ride, where along with participating in theatre I explored a passion for community arts engagement learning to work closely with artists, musicians and audiences as well as performers.
On to bluer waters I found Minneapolis, Minnesota. I have been continually inspired to engage with the arts scene. I am so interested by the little pockets and nooks and crannies of creativity that the Twin Cities reveal to me. Being
a well-rounded
creative person
is of the utmost
importance to me.
I believe that having an
informed, inclusive point of view is integral in being a performer and human being. Obvs I'd like for you to be able to get a clear picture of alllll that I encompass but I think we both know a website doesn't always cut it. It will tell you a bit about what I've been up to at this juncture of my creative career.
"There was one standout, Xan Mattek as Sprocket has a confidence, stage presence, and the voice best suited to her role"
- Stages of MN (on Cold Planet, Warm Heart)
" Xan Mattek is so natural and believable"
- Cherry and Spoon (on Bonehouse/Outsider)
"Mattek and Uren know how to utilize the space and draw the audience into the story they are telling... Both performances were perfect matches."
- Life in Revue (on Bonehouse/Outsider)
CURRENTLY:
Performing with
Melancholics Anonymous
in
REVIEWS:
Video
In Action
Teaching Artistry
I offer private in-home voice coaching and piano instruction. I have maintained a steady, loyal client base for serval years in Minneapolis. As a trained performer I have a wealth of knowledge to share not only about musicianship and music theory but style, technique, combatting stage fright and storytelling! To learn more about these services, please contact me at the information found at the bottom of the site.
These talents seep into lots of aspects of my budding career! I am a lead musical theatre teaching artist at the Children's Theatre Company and teach a weekly Musical Theatre Jazz class for adults with the Zenon Dance Company. I am currently participating in a choreography fellowship with Lyric Arts under the tutelage of Lauri Kraft, resident choreographer.
