Matthew Schneider is an entrepreneur in the arts and entertainment sector with over twenty-five years of experience in the industry. He specializes in the development and production of innovative works for the live stage. 

As co-founder of Creative Endeavor Office, with Carolyn D. Miller, Matthew is a Lead Producer of the multi-award-winning and Drama Desk-nominated Lizard Boy—an original stage musical which has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Off Broadway. With CREO, Matthew is currently developing Reunion, a franchise of interactive shows which use music, spectacle, humor to unite audiences in a ritual of nostalgia and celebration.

Matthew’s prior experience includes work as a dramaturg, creative consultant, and story designer. Prior experiences includes production dramaturgy for Allegiance (Broadway), associate direction for Memphis (National Tour), and numerous Off-Broadway theatrical productions. Professional associations include the League of International Producers (UK), National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT), Lincoln Center Theatre’s Director Lab, the Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas (LMDA). Matthew is an alumnus of New York University and the Commercial Theatre Institute.

Matthew approaches his work with passion, curiosity, and rigor. He is dedicated to developing and producing the work of diverse artists and leveraging the power of art and entertainment to create positive impact on culture and the world.