Matthew R. Staley - ProfilesArchive

About Me

There are many words one could use to describe Matthew R. Staley: acrobat, actor, clown, composer, dancer, magician, mime, musician, physical comedian, poet, singer, stunt performer, voiceover artist...It is difficult to categorize a performer who spans so many different genres and yet Matthew R. Staley truly is a "Jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to performing.Matthew's childhood was spent moving every few years because of his father's job in the Navy. He was born in Florida, lived in Rhode Island and California but spent the majority of his young life in Virginia. Matthew graduated with a degree in Theatre from James Madison University where he also put together his band, The Bygones. After graduation, Matthew moved to New York City where he has been living and performing every since.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 5/23/2006
Band Website: matthewrstaley.com
Band Members:
Influences: Matthew finds inspiration from all kinds of music: from classical composers like Ralph Vaughan Williams to modern bands like System of a Down; from singers like The McGuire Sisters and Sam Cooke to gangsta raps by NWA and positive raps by Me Phi Me.
Sounds Like: As an actor, Matthew has often been compared to Gary Oldman because of his ability to transform himself into each new character he plays. He also bears the resemblance of a younger Anthony Hopkins.As a musician, Matthew has been compared to Dave Matthews and Ani DiFranco because of the percussive nature of his strumming and the alternate tunings he sometimes employs.As a physical comedian, he has been compared to Bill Irwin, Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Chan.
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

To blog or not to blog...

So, I'm not one of those blog addicts (hence, the years between my blogs); I blog so infrequently that perhaps mine could be considered vintage and well-aged like a fine grape juice (I don't drin...
Posted by Matthew R. Staley on Wed, 07 May 2008 01:51:00 PST

Lotto woes

I'm not someone who ever routinely plays the Lottery or gambles in general. I love me a good game of Spades but I'm not sure any casino anywhere offers that and I'm not sure how you would bet if they ...
Posted by Matthew R. Staley on Sat, 10 Mar 2007 11:30:00 PST

I have officially given up all television...

...but not by choice. I've had one of those archaic tv/vcr combos for years and only recently souped it up with an add-on, plug-in dvd player because it seems fewer and fewer vhs tapes are in exi...
Posted by Matthew R. Staley on Wed, 07 Feb 2007 10:16:00 PST

Another year older...

As the time is drawing nigh, I (like the rest of the world) cannot help but reminisce and look back on 2006. I must say that I am grateful to be where I am right now in my life. HEALTH Overall, ...
Posted by Matthew R. Staley on Sun, 31 Dec 2006 09:14:00 PST

Recent news brief in 100 words...

Attended a Master Class with Olympia Dukakis who further inspired me to improve myself as a person and an artist... Ate a 3-course meal for $5 in exchange for my headshot... Worked on "SNL" three...
Posted by Matthew R. Staley on Sun, 12 Nov 2006 04:42:00 PST

Life as of 8/15/06

During one of the final performances of Nevermore, we were deep into the play when a commotion of sorts began in the audience. At first, I thought it was the usual fare of inattentive patrons or worse...
Posted by Matthew R. Staley on Tue, 15 Aug 2006 09:00:00 PST

Being Edgar Allan Poe

The next time I'm cast in a production to a play a tortured character like Edgar Allan Poe, someone please remind me that I won't be in for a vacation! This whole process so far has not been an easy, ...
Posted by Matthew R. Staley on Tue, 27 Jun 2006 02:56:00 PST

Matthew in Naples (New York, that is)

Dear Friends, I find myself typing from a computer in a public library way upstate in Naples, NY as I am deep in rehearsals for my current show "Nevermore" in which I play Edgar Allan Poe. I was told ...
Posted by Matthew R. Staley on Mon, 19 Jun 2006 03:58:00 PST