I recently portrayed the role of Kyle in Les Simpson’s new play “The Bad Hostess” with three other cast members in an initial reading of the script. The show reflects on religion, homosexuality, and family in a sort of holiday twist on “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.” The show will be performed in December.

Next week you might be calling me Captain Braidbeard — or you might choose to be a dick and make fun of the braids in my beard. Either way there is a distinct possibility that I could be performing the role and a series of other roles for Theatreworks USA’s National Tour of “If You Give a Pig a Pancake”, a musical adaptation of Laura Numeroff’s book by the same name. This past week I was called in and called back to read for the role. Things went well but of course you never know until you know. Also, at the end of this month I will again be performing with the comedy group Chocolate Cake City, only this time I’ll be performing sketch comedy with the group in the absence of one of their group members. One performance will be on a rooftop in Queens (address to come) and the other will be at the Broadway Comedy Club (53rd between 8th and 9th) at 6pm, Aug 31st. Let’s keep this party going… Whew! (flashes car next to mine).

If you’re going to be in New York this weekend (say Sunday, August 3rd at 7om at the Broadway Comedy Club) I’d like to invite you to check out a special benefit performance for a comedy group called Chocolate Cake City. It’s a little something funnyman Rob Asaro cooked up back in Boston. The orginal troupe is responsible for “Brokeback to the Future”, one of my favorite viral videos. Chocolate Cake City, New York is just about to begin a new performance season with a new show format (it sounds exciting and I think you get a free slice of chocholate cake). So, to kick it off they’re getting together a bunch of cool people to entertain the masses. I’ll be there and so will an old (not speaking about age) friend of mine, Danielle Fattelson. If you happened to catch Invasion! The Musical in Los Angeles, then you may remember her as Janelle, the somewhat manly… er… masculine… ok, she played a butch lesbian and was funny as hell. She wore this wig and overalls and I remember nobody ever knew who she was out of costume — yeah, she’s that awesome. We’re teaming up to bring you all something sexy, smart and uproarously funny. So uh… you’ll want to be there. Anyway, I think the tickets are $10. Why do you expect me to know these things? Don’t send me emails asking… mom! Ok, well I think that’s all. See you Sunday.

Love and life,

Matt

After two months in New York City things are looking fine. It’s always difficult breaking into a new scene but New York’s creative forces have definitely taken note of Matt Falber. I’ve received several callbacks and was cast in a show which my team and I decided to decline. I’m also currently working on a screenplay. It’s a thriller that focuses on those who have it all but still aren’t happy. I’ll be releasing more details in the distant future.

At the end of the month I will be leaving Los Angeles to pursue new opportunities in New York City. As I’ve always loved musical theatre, and as I’m constantly being told by casting directors that they think I’d be wonderful in this play or that one — my manager and I have decided that I belong in The Big Apple. Los Angeles has afforded me so many fantastic opportunities – television pilots, short films, feature films, and stage shows — I will certainly miss all of the people who helped me get to where I am in this city in particular, my friends and co-founders in Laughs on Demand, Richie Ring — who’s going to be a huge comedian some day, Coby Byerly — a fantastic manager with Impact Artists Group who’s given me excellent advise and support, Danny Sussman of Brillstein-Grey, Seth Colton — a fantastic actor who gives to the acting community in so many ways, Lesly Kahn and her entire staff and studio for challenging me and treating me so kindly, Ken Werther for his amazing publicity that landed me on the cover of Variety, Ben Giroux and Gabe Oliverez for producing the hell out one of the hottest musicals L.A.’s seen in years, and my close friends Kyle Ferris, Darion Lowenstein, Joey Shwall, Kristen Nielsen, Wally Schrass, and Hannah Johnson. I’ll see you all on Broadway.

Noel Palm of Venture IAB signed Matt Falber for the agency’s new commercial department. Venture IAB’s theatrical department has a strong reputation in the Los Angeles area due to their formidable relationships within the entertainment community. “With the increasing flux of media muddle it takes a special approach to break through,” say Venture IAB. “I’m looking forward to that break through and continued opportunities this exciting new step brings,” says Falber.

Learn more about Venture IAB at: http://www.ventureinfonetwork.com

Hey gang. Working on Invasion has been such an amazing experience so far. After a month and a half of intense rehearsal we opened. We’re three weeks in and it’s been more than anyone could have asked for. We’ve played to mostly packed houses, recieved praise from reviewers at Variety, The LA Times, LA Weekly, LA Stage Review and a plethura of online sources. Just yesterday, I was personally featured on Pink is the New Blog – Trent loved the show. Anyway, I want to thank those of you who’ve come for the nice letters you’ve sent. I particularly enjoyed the one from a gentleman who came to see the show just because Les Spindle was so offended. I’m glad it was your type of humor. Thank you everyone for your support.