Serving as auctioneer for a local non-profit’s fundraising gala.
Hosting a fundraising walk-a-thon for a local charity.
Auctioning off Randy Rainbow tickets and glasses at a non-profit fundraiser.
Auctioning off a cruise vacation at a non-profit fundraising gala.
Hosting a walk-a-thon fundraiser
Hosting a benefit concert.
Emceeing a wedding (jacket off as the night was winding down).
Matt is an emcee, wedding officiant & improviser with over 20 years of experience. Over the last 20 years, he has been seen on improv stages around the country including The Second City & The New York Improv Festival.
As a host/emcee/auctioneer he has raised thousands of dollars hosting galas and events for non profits & corporations around CT and NY. Organizations include Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, The Women's Center of Greater Danbury, Ameriprise & many others
He is also an ordained minister with the Universal Life Church as has performed dozens of wedding in the tristate area.
He’d love to bring his spontaneous wit and charm to your next event!
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Write a reviewPrice range: Starts at $100
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 360 minutes
Matt will host your event with his spontaneous charm and enthusiasm. He will work with you to tailor his hosting to your needs.
Matt is an emcee, wedding officiant, actor and improviser from New Milford, CT.
As a host/emcee he has raised thousands of dollars hosting and serving as auctioneer at gala fundraisers for non profit organizations around CT and NY. In addition to fundraisers, he has emceed weddings, hosted concerts and live events for nearly 20 years.
He has been seen on the stage acting in 100+ productions in the tri-state area over the last 20 years, including Little Shop of Horrors, Boeing Boeing and the CT premiere of An Act of God (which won an AACT award).
As an improviser, he is a graduate of the Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater, where he was also fortunate enough to perform for a short time. He currently performs regularly with Sea Tea Comedy Theater in Hartford, CT and is a member of their international touring company. Over the last 20 years he has been seen on improv stages around the country including Unexpected Productions in Seattle, The Second City in Chicago and The New York Improv Festival.
Theater background aside, he spent 10 years working in the NYC theater industry for (link hidden). After that he spent 10 years working in mental health & education. He was a counselor working with victims of domestic violence & sexual assault. He also was a prevention educator working in schools with students and educators on violence prevention. He eventually became the Director of Education and oversaw the entire prevention education program for The Center for Empowerment and Education.
Matt considers himself a therapeutic humorist believing that improv and comedy can help heal, create confidence and help us all to grow. He uses many of his improv games and techniques in his violence prevention and mental health work.
I do not provide DJ services. I am an emcee and wedding officiant only. If this is a larger gig requiring amplification, client must provide necessary sound equipment and other tech as needed for the event.
Sound System (if needed)
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