Matthew Silar
...It faultlessly complements Matthew Silar’s skill with this kind of broad, whimsical comedy. Silar’s understanding of how to guide the cartoonish style of theatrical work is precise and efficient... An exciting, expertly crafted and creatively directed production.
Colin DouglasChicago Theatre Review
I bought into Director Silar’s vision from the get-go and had a wonderful time. Aspects of the
production that I did not get on the previous visit, somehow became hilarious. There are so
many allusions and gags in this SpongeBob that if you turn away for even a second, you will
miss one.
Doug SturdivantDFW Center Stage
I had seen multiple incarnations of “Little Shop of Horrors” before the Citadel production, and have seen more since. Silar’s vision ranks among the best.
Rikki Lee TravoltaThe Life and Times of Rikki Lee Travolta
Matthew Silar is the clever and masterful director of Citadel’s hit from last season, “Little Shop of Horrors.” Once again he’s skillfully guided an incredibly gifted cast of talents to share this little love letter of a musical ... this is a perfect production of a perfect show!
Colin DouglasChicago Theatre Review
[She Loves Me] is expertly directed in a way that really maximizes on the comedic timing of the show as that's where it gets so much of its power.
Ashley Ann Wolfe@ashleyannwolfe
Adding to his hitmaker reputation, Silar has turned in the best production we’ve seen Citadel produce yet ... the direction is exquisite. Citadel’s “She Loves Me” is award-worthy theatre.
Rikki Lee TravoltaThe Life and Times of Rikki Lee Travolta
Of course, any show is only as good as its direction. I’m amazed at what Matthew Silar was able to create with such a small space to play with.
Darian J@darianjofficial
Upcoming / Recent Projects
Matthew joins the team at Paramount Theatre in Aurora as the Production Stage Manager for their upcoming production of The Full Monty directed by Jim Corti.
Matthew was nominated for the Equity Jeff Award for Director of a Musical (Midsize) for Citadel Theatre’s production of She Loves Me! The production was also nominated in the Production – Musical (Midsize) category.
Matthew will direct Firehouse Theatre‘s holiday production of Annie. The show will run December 5-22 in Farmers Branch, TX.