Born in Bogotá, Colombia then adopted, Matthew B. Cullen (he/they, él/elle) is a theatre director and creative producer now living in Spanish Harlem. His work has ranged from Broadway, Off Broadway, and the regions. They are a Lin-Manuel Miranda Family Artistic and General Management Fellow, and a lover of blueberries.​

 

Matthew's goal is to cultivate a community of artists, administrators, and audiences alike around a process focused practice to support the development of new work. ​Their process is rooted in values: rigor, care, technique, curiosity, generosity, and courage. To learn more about their process and values, check out The Groundwork.​

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As a director, Matthew's foundation was shaped by a year of studying with U.K. directors Robert Icke and Lyndsey Turner. Matthew has directed new work in various indie spaces and festivals while developing new work with his producing company. He is an alum of the 24 Hour Plays Nationals, the Kennedy Center Directing Intensive, Wingspace Directing Mentorship, and Irish Classical Theatre's Directing Apprenticeship. Matthew is an Associate Member of SDC. 

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Currently, Matthew is developing...

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MARICELA THE UNSTOPPABLE

(Formerly UNTITLED SUPERHERO PLAY)

by Alexis Elisa Macedo | Workshops

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PAYASITA

by Gretta Marston & Daniel Cano | Workshops

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WHAT OPPENHEIMER (2023) DID NOT SHOW YOU

by Katsuto Sakogashira | Workshops

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HOW MRBEAST WON THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR PEACE

by Adrian Costa | Workshops

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THE BEAUTIFUL GAME

by Mario Vega | Workshops

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LIVING ARCHIVE

with David Forsee & Andres Larrea | Interviews

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CHICANA LEGEND

by Alexis Elisa Macedo | Writing​

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As an assistant director, Matthew has worked on Off Broadway with NOTHING CAN TAKE YOU FROM THE HAND OF GOD (Playwrights Horizons), THIS MUCH I KNOW (59e59/Theater J), THE WIND AND THE RAIN (En Garde Arts and the Vineyard), LA LLAMADA (Repertorio Español), and regionally with AZAD: THE RABBIT AND THE WOLF (Golden Thread Productions). To learn more about Matthew as an Assistant Director, check out On Assisting. 

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Matthew is the Founder and Executive Producer of mbc theatrical r&d; a company to house his research and development pursuits. ​Outside his producing company, Matthew has spent 5 years working in producing and management positions with organizations like BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB (Broadway Producing Intern), Vineyard Theatre, Repertorio Español, the Apollo, Musical Theatre Factory, POE Global, 54 Below, Joe’s Pub, Latiné Musical Theatre Lab, and Chautauqua Theater Company. They were also a member of the Winter 2025 All Rise Initiative at  TOC Arts Partners.

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While Matthew does not own any pets yet, they have happily had their mustache for four whole years now. Except for that one Thanksgiving. But that's a whole other story.