Matt Kaminsky is a 2008/2009 Ovation Nominee in the Acting Ensemble Category for his work in DIVORCE! THE MUSICAL produced by Rick Culbertson, in association with Lynn Marks and Paradox Entertainment.
As an Ovation Award Nominee, LA Stage asked Matt the following questions:
What was the moment that first inspired you to pursue working in the theatre?
Ricky Schroeder’s performance in the film, THE CHAMP. He gave such a strong, emotional performance. We were about the same age. Until that moment it never occurred to me that a kid could be an actor and evoke strong emotional responses from an audience.
What do you feel made the production you were nominated for particularly successful, either overall or for you specifically?
It all starts with the writing. Erin Kamler is amazingly talented. Throw in an equally-amazing director (Rick Sparks) and Musical Director (David O) and it becomes like a dream team. Lastly, the ensemble really just had wonderful chemistry.
What project or projects are you currently working on?
I am currently the composer for a new musical with tv scribe Bob Kushell penning the book and lyrics.
What do you love most about theatre in Los Angeles?
The versatility in choices. There’s something for everybody.
What’s your dream project?
A Broadway run in any David Mamet piece
Biography: A graduate of CSUN (B.A. in Theatre Arts), Matt has had roles in over 50 television shows including Big Love, Medium, Make It or Break It, Boston Legal, NCIS, Without A Trace, CSI, 24, Scrubs, Shark, Las Vegas, 7th Heaven and The Nine, among many others. He stars in the in independent feature, Man Overboard and will next be seen in the feature Expecting Mary premiering at the 2010 Palm Springs International Film Festival. As a voice-over artist Matt has voiced hundreds of commercials and video games. He is also a member of the band The Four Postmen, a staple in the Los Angeles music scene for the past 18 years. He is very proud to have been part of the ensemble for Divorce! The Musical after a theatre hiatus of more than 10 years.
For a full list of Ovation nominees, or for information about the Ovation Awards Ceremony on January 11th, click here!
