When I was younger, seeing stagelight from the perspective of a ‘tech’ for the first time filled me with utter awe. The idea that I could affect the mood of a scene with just the switch of a colour or shape of a flat entranced me. That I could be the cause of the same wonder that I felt as a patron of the arts. I was captivated by the intricacies of theatre, by its creation.

Born in Red Deer, Alberta, I have been able to grow and flourish as a set designer within Uvic's Theatre program over the four years of my undergraduate degree. My passion lies in creating new spaces within the old and familiar. I take pride in creating a feeling of wonder in audiences when walking into a space, no matter how many times they've been there before.  I wish to transport people to a new world, even if they know the theatre like the back of their hands. 

Currently, I am in my MFA in Production design at The University of Alberta, a journey that I am extremely excited to be endevouring into!

Please contact me privately for a comprehensive resume or a more detaled list of refrences or previous work. I can be reached by email at Kenzmatthews2001@gmail.com