Matt M. Morrow

Director

Press

Froggy

That may sound like a lot to jam into a one-act 90-minute production, but Center REP’s Artistic Director Matt M. Morrow does it beautifully. It all moves at breakneck pace, from the cheesy 1970s TV series-style introduction to the heartrending conclusion. Beyond whip-smart presentation, the most astounding parts of Froggy are its immersive projections, made more otherworldly by the use of GoPro cameras that render distorted images as seen by characters onstage. Foley sound effects are also performed onstage by the cast. Froggy is innovative, fresh, and delightful. It’s a must-see for anyone keen on the evolution of contemporary theater—a brilliant concept stunningly delivered.

Stage and Cinema

Center Repertory Company’s world premiere is a one-of-a-kind construction. … the ending of Froggy is gorgeous.

San Francisco Chronicle

90 minutes of riveting theater. A sensory-rich roller-coaster ride… Despite the next-generation style, Froggy is at heart a story of loss and a search for ways to cope and heal — something even this “older” generation audience member can relate to.

East Bay Times

Matt M. Morrow’s staging is fluid and direct.

KQED Arts

Arsenic and Old Lace

Arsenic and Old Lace delivers the laughs in grand style at Center Rep. Director Matt M. Morrow puts a fresh spin on an old classic and breathes new life into it. In a show that is full of great one-liners and subtle bits, Center Rep has added layers of physical comedy and technical accents. What is normally a quiet, funny play is served up as a comedy extravaganza.

Broadway World

There’s a reason for its popularity. Now Center Rep’s New Artistic Director Matt M. Morrow in her debut production presents her version. She assembled a talented crew of actors to put a fun and silly spin on the classic story… Seen through fresh eyes, this production proves why the play is a masterpiece of black comedy.

Stage & Cinema

Head Over Heels

Thanks to the focused direction of Matt M. Morrow and Stephen Brotebeck the story is crystal clear and full of whimsy, heart, and charm.

Broadway World

Co-directed with vivacious energy and visual humor by Diversionary’s outgoing artistic leader Matt M. Morrow and its incoming interim artistic director Stephen Brotebeck, Head Over Heels is a clever adaptation…

San Diego Union-Tribune

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Diversionary artistic director Matt Morrow has, as usual, cast expertly and directed with creativity, finesse and sensitivity – and a big dollop of humor.

San Diego Times

Ballast

The musical under the fluid direction of Diversionary executive artistic chief, depicts Bryant with commendable complexity.

San Diego Union-Tribune

A smartly conceived World Premiere… Diversionary executive artistic chief Matt M. Morrow’s sensitive and dynamic direction. And there’s not a false note in the finely tuned work… Morrow also handles gracefully the frequent transitions between dream and waking worlds.

San Diego Union-Tribune

The Mystery of Love & Sex

Diversionary executive artistic director Matt Morrow keeps the action so well-paced, we remain riveted.

Times of San Diego

South Side Stories

I can’t remember the last time I was so captivated, so enthralled in the theater. Dixon’s known as a powerhouse performer, so her delicately and indelibly etched characters are no surprise, directed to crystalline point by Morrow.

City Paper