Center Valley, PA, February 20, 2024—Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (PSF) proudly announces the appointment of Matthew F. Lewandowski II as its Director of Production. With a distinguished career spanning continents and encompassing an array of director roles in the performing arts, Lewandowski brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new position.
Having traversed the Americas, the Far East, and Europe, Lewandowski has served in pivotal roles for the National Tours of Cats, Crazy for You, and Disney on Ice. His contributions extend beyond the realm of theatrical tours, having also acted as Director of Production and Lighting Designer for the New York City-based, international dance company, Shen Wei Dance Arts.
His additional lighting design credits feature collaborations with Harlem’s Apollo Theater for the New York City Hip-Hop Theater Festival; New Year’s Eve at the prestigious Hammerstein Ballroom with the indie-rock band Clap Your Hands Say Yeah; various productions at Ballet Hartford, and the University of Hartford; and Shen Wei’s world premiere of “Collective Measures” at the American Dance Festival.
His notable production director credits include the acclaimed chamber music festival Music@Menlo, based in the San Francisco Bay Area; the New York Musical Theatre Festival; American Repertory Ballet; North Carolina Theatre; Philadelphia Theatre Company; Performance Garage; and the Tony Award-winning Crossroads Theatre Company.
Lewandowski holds a degree in Music Direction and Conducting from Connecticut’s The Hartt School, the internationally acclaimed performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford. Hailing from Philadelphia, he is eager to bring his passion for the arts and his wealth of experience to the esteemed Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival.
“We are thrilled to have Matthew join PSF. His experience, values, knowledge, and passion for theatre-making align perfectly with our mission and our vision,” said Jason King Jones, Artistic Director. “With Matthew on the team, we are sure to create some incredible performances for the Valley.”
For more information about the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival and its upcoming Summer 2024 productions, visit pashakespeare.org.
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, the official Shakespeare Festival of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, features acclaimed actors from Broadway, television, and film, and is summer home to over 200 artists from around the country, including winners and nominees of the Tony, Obie, Emmy, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Jefferson, and Barrymore Awards.
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