BIOGRAPHY
In addition to his countless performances Matthew teaches the art of puppet-making and puppet animation to elementary, high school, and university students. He presents hands-on workshops to teachers, performing artists, and public speakers. Mr. Romain is in demand for television and live theatre productions involving puppetry aspects. Whether animating his huge puppets with the Toronto Symphony at Roy Thomson Hall, bringing characters to life for a television show, or enlivening a children’s birthday party in a living room, his work consistently receives the highest praise and he is rewarded with the admiration of his audiences and the respect of his peers and presenters.
His work in puppetry is known across Canada, and with over 1500 live performances to my credit, the Ontario Arts Council has called him Ontario’s best puppeteer:
"His keen sense of fun is appreciated by children and adults; his audience sensitivity and rapport make him a welcome guest in any community."
Matthew is a seasoned Mentor-Level Artist in the education development movement Arts Can Teach program, bringing artists and teachers together to employ and discover creative ways to teach curriculum through puppetry. He has received numerous awards for excellence in his field.