WRITTEN WORK
Matthew Nassida (He/They) is a multi-hyphenate Neurodivergent theatre creative based in Brooklyn, NY. In 2020 he received his BFA in musical theatre performance from Northern Kentucky University and in 2023 received his MFA in musical theatre writing from New York University TISCH. His musicals have been showcased in Cincinnati (Precipice), Kentucky (Cookie Cutters, Borden), New York (Story of a Daughter, Pringle & Finn), Michigan (The Machine Stops), and Saudi Arabia (Upwards / األعالي أعلى). He is a recipient of the 2021 Frederick Loewe award as well as a member of the Dramatist Guild, ASCAP, and a founding officer of the Autistic Theatremakers Alliance.
Photo Credit: Rainer DeLalio
EXPLORE THE SHOWS
If you would like to purchase sheet music or to licence any of the following shows, please contact Matthew here.
AWARDS & PRESS
Recipient of The ASCAP Foundation Frederick Loewe Scholarship
31 New Musicals Will Be Developed at 2025 Drama Club Camp Writer Residencies
Joe's Pub Will Host Kaleidoscope: Celebrating Autistic Musical Theatre Makers in April
Public Workshop Of BORDEN: A New Musical To Perform At Downtown Arts Center
"Story of a Daughter" Selected for Irvington Theater 3rd Annual Arts Incubator Short Play Fest
OU Theatre brings ‘The Machine Stops’ to the stage, turning a timeless warning into live human connection
PLAYSPACE CABARET, VOL. 1 to Showcase Twelve New Musicals at The Green Room 42
BORDEN: A NEW MUSICAL To Be Featured In Voices HEaRd : A Theatre Festival
Grey Henson Will Lead NYC Industry Presentation of Pringle & Finn, The Musical!
Feature on The Bradshaw Effect Podcast
Created and hosted by Cavan Hendron, The Bradshaw Effect seeks to create a space to cultivate community, share experiences, and show that we can be the main characters of our stories.
In this episode, Cavan sits down with Matthew Nassida to discuss his career, his writing process, and so much more!