Welcome to Matthew James Ralph
Traveling the great USA!
As the newest resident company member, allow me to introduce myself! My name is Matthew James Ralph, and I am joining the Commonweal Theatre Company’s marketing team as the community relations and special projects coordinator! Moving to Lanesboro makes Minnesota the 13 th unique state I have lived in, and I am overjoyed to be a fresh face to this friendly place! Minnesota already feels like home.
Coming from Hattiesburg, MS, I graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Direction. I’ve worked regionally as a director, actor and stage manager for over ten years after getting a double major in Theatre and Marketing from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, which is where I met fellow company member, Cody Beyer.
Graduation Day!
I have a love for traveling, you don’t live all over the country if you don’t! My goal is to reach all 50 states, I am only 4 away. Some of my favorite places to have visited include Skagway, Alaska, The Grand Tetons, Yosemite National Park, and The Smoky Mountains. While visiting I am always looking for opportunities to raft, hike, or snowboard. Also getting to experience different people and cultures is essential to what I love about working in the Theatre.
Telling stories to help deepen our understanding of other’s strife is how we grow as a community. I love learning about others experiences and while working with actors I can dive into the complexities of the theatrical experience in that we do not think identically.
We are all unique and navigating the direction in which a story is told is where I feel pure joy. I am honored to join the Commonweal and help tell tales that entertain and support our community. This year I’ll be Stage Managing the production of Lone Star Spirits running from July 12 through October 25 so come see my work!
