Connecticut Cabaret Theatre

Matthew Collin Marrero

Public Relations Director / Resident Set Designer/ Choreographer / Actor / Singer / Songwriter

Matthew Collin joined the CT Cabaret family back in 1999 as an eager, inexperienced 19 year old. Since then, he has grown from painting the sets to designing them, from running the lights and sound on the stage to starring on it. Matthew Collin is what many of the Cabaret patrons call the "man of many hats". Always on the move, Matthew is always busy working hard on some aspect of the theatre. Matthew is the Artistic Director and Creator of CT Cabaret youth show STARMAKERS. MC is the Resident Choreographer for most of the Cabarets shows. In 2001, he was promoted to the theatres Public Relations Director, and he quickly set to work to help spread the word about the Cabaret. MC has gotten photos and coverage of shows and performers in numerous publications throughout the years. He has been performing since he was 13, in various shows throughout the state. He has been studying dance since he was 18 at the Nutmeg Performing Arts Center in Bristol, University of Hartford (formerly DanceCT). He is also is a company member of stop/time dance theatre. Visit www.stoptimedance.org

As of late, Matthew, a budding vocal artist, has been hard at work on his debut album under his stage name of Collin Marrero, which is his middle name. He has recorded two demos and is pursuing his musical dream aggressively. His debut album, which has co-wrote the music and has written all of the lyrics, will be out in Late 2009! For more details, check out his website: www.collinmarrero.com . And also check out his myspace page at www.myspace.com/collinmarrero .

Matthew Collin has worked for The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford at The Shubert Theater in New Haven as Development Administrative Coordinator.

Matthew Collin also loves his art, so check out some of his artwork at www.pbase.com/mcm_artist

He would like to thank all of the supportive patrons of the CT Cabaret for being so warm and loving toward him. And he also thanks Kris for his love and support and his family for their guidance. If you would like to contact Matthew, please email mcm_ctcabaret@yahoo.com.

Back to the Cast and Crew

BREAKING LEGS Video Podcast!
Posted on 08/17/2010
Check out this video podcast to get a taste of this delicious comedy!

THE WILDEST! is OPEN!!
Posted on 07/12/2010
The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre is thrilled with the response to its new show "THE WILDEST! Hip, Cool and Swinging!!!", directed and produced by Kris McMurray, conceived and written by Randy Johnson, Thomas Porras, Luanne Prima & Toni Elizabeth Prima. This exciting new musical features nearly 40 tunes performed with HIGH ENERGY on stage with a live band, including "I've Got You Under My Skin," "Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody," "That Old Black Magic," "Sing, Sing, Sing," and "I Wish You Love." Louis Prima and Keely Smith's musical sounds and style defined an era that has transcended generations and has become timeless in its appeal, and this cast is giving it their all to fill their monumental shoes . Check out this wild and cool video podcast to just get a taste of the fun evening you'll have! It is a journey to the past that will lead some to new discoveries and others cherished memories. You DON'T want to miss this show!

AUDREY BROLIN, Musical Director and Friend
Posted on 06/29/2010
We will miss you Audrey.