Matthew Zahnzinger

Boston-based actor, singer, and voiceover artist (not to mention casual cook, die hard boardgames fan, and registered minister!) @thepenumbrapod @2ndstarpodcast

[erin proctor @postproctorism]

the BFA-ification of musical theatre has also put thousands of incredible and original performers in debt as well. don’t forget about the character actors in BFA programs cast aside during their time there only to blossom once out and working and drowning in debt

[Matthew Zahnzinger @MatthewOfBoston]

I've always been grateful for my BA undergrad theatre education. It had nuance, room for messiness, and lots of character—and I didn't just perform, I SM'd, I ME'd, I work on set builds, directed. The more you know, the better you're at in all regards in this business.

[Pete 🏳️‍🌈 @PeteAscolese]

I think everyone on Broadway shouldn’t be perfect singers. The BFA-ification of musical theatre really removed personalities and character.

[Tom Cardy @Tomycardy]

Perception check

[Ben Brantley @BenjBrantley]

Read, weep, rally.https://t.co/TK3cmTKD66

[HUCTW, AFSCME 3650 @HUCTW]

“In every single employer group, full-time in-office is lagging behind adding headcount,” Sadow says. “To me, this is pretty eye opening. It would seem like companies that are flexible are having an easier time hiring headcount.”

https://t.co/130BufUNGO

[Matthew Zahnzinger @MatthewOfBoston]

Yeeeeessss.....

[The Penumbra Podcast @thepenumbrapod]

JUNO: You can’t brainwash people by making them into a cybernetic army of sleeper cell agents and stripping them of the capacity to act out of free will, Ramses! Apologize now!

RAMSES: *slowly takes out ukulele*

[George Takei @GeorgeTakei]

Just imagine if your “religious beliefs” told you couldn’t serve an interracial couple, because that violates God’s designs. That was the argument that failed in Loving v. Virginia 60 years ago, yet this SCOTUS gives religious intolerance a foothold here.

[All The Right Movies @ATRightMovies]

KATHY BATES celebrates her 75th birthday today. In a 50 year movie career, Bates has picked up a number of awards, including the Best Actress Oscar for her performance as Annie Wilkes in MISERY (1990). He she is talking about the film.

[Matthew Zahnzinger @MatthewOfBoston]

@scholz_aaron @Th3rdWorld Came here to ask the same question!

[Matthew Zahnzinger @MatthewOfBoston]

@Theatre_Witch We were just commenting about not knowing who this was for, and why someone thought it would be a good idea to make.

[Matthew Zahnzinger @MatthewOfBoston]

I had the great privilege of sponsoring Mr. Kitty (now retired from sponsorship) many years ago. This is a wonderful organization deserving of your attention, time, and—if you can spare it—financial support.

[The Dodo @dodo]

This woman rescues bats from the weirdest places and takes care of them like they're her own babies until they’re ready to fly back to the wild ❤️ @BatWorld

[Matthew Zahnzinger @MatthewOfBoston]

@EricSheffieldVO Well, twist my arm! Got my demo... goodness, six years ago? Would certainly welcome some feedback. (The headshot could use some updating, for that matter...)

https://t.co/7ndHkPIJek

[James Cromwell 🐷 @jamesocromwell]

It begins with the words.
Nothing happens without them. Sometimes, the writing achieves transcendence, but, in every case, it’s seminal. I got to a give a brilliant speech recently, which not only explicated my and my brother’s characters, it illuminated an entire narrative. 1/3

[Robert Reich @RBReich]

This is the graph everyone needs to see for International Workers' Day.

[Matthew Zahnzinger @MatthewOfBoston]

@KRhodesVA Sci-fi horror? Yes, please! My demo is a bit old (one of these days I'll update) but here's what I've got now. Happy to send some updated lines if interested and want to hear more.

https://t.co/7ndHkPIJek

[Malphier @malphier]

One simple reason: people don't value artists the same way they did back then, and artists need to eat.

Most of these sculptures (and the most impressive works of art in general) were commissioned by wealthy families, nobles, emperors, etc. Not to mention, many of these artists were born in favorable conditions. See, let's talk about these sculptures:

1: David of Michelangelo. Michelangelo's father was the town's judicial administrator. His family was bankers for generations (albeit smaller banks, still far above "peasants"). Later in life, he moved to Florence, which was basically the place to study arts. Art, in general, was really favored by the wealthy there: the council, merchants, and other rich people. Need I say more about his incredibly beneficial circumstances?

2: Abduction of Proserpina, by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. This was commissioned by the Cardinal Scipione Borghese. I could end the argument here, but his father always encouraged him in his pursuit for art, and he even got various patrons from an early age. Are you beginning to see the pattern here?

3: Corradini's Modesty. I don't know much about Corradini, but he also had various patrons. Curious, huh?

4: Ugolino and His Sons, by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux. Jean had access to some of the best education he could get. His first studies were under François Rude, a famous sculptor at the time. I think it's enough, right?

The fact is that back then, the wealthy were more than willing to throw a fuck ton of money at artists, and they were willing to wait YEARS to get masterpieces. Compare this to now, where people barely want to pay you 10 USD/h and expect masterpieces in 2 weeks. Hell, even if your work is among the best in history, odds are, you're never gonna find a patron. Sure, PATREON is a thing, but even then, people are barely able to afford a 3$ monthly subscription for each artist they would like to support. When they are able to, they would also need to be willing to, and there aren't that many people who are both willing and with stable enough condition to support us.

Yeah, I would probably be capable of making a sculpture like this, and I definitely can make highly detailed oil paintings. The thing is: it's not worth it, because at the end of the day, I need to eat, and I can't eat if I am working on something that can take years without getting paid anything for it; or being paid as little that it might as well be for free.

[Matthew Zahnzinger @MatthewOfBoston]

@Jonfromthelab1 @MRoorda I got a phone call to my cell about three months ago asking if I still had any dishwashers available for donation. Oh, how the threads linger...

[Matthew Zahnzinger @MatthewOfBoston]

Shocking. 60 is far too young, but even then, had no idea he had even reached 60! Subtle, imposing, equally gifted at playing hot, cold, and everything in between. Definitely a talent we'll all miss.
https://t.co/MefXDw70MG

[Matthew Zahnzinger @MatthewOfBoston]

@TonyTodd54 @nannabo78 Always love seeing love for one of my favorite Peter Cushing films! Beautiful shot.