The History Boys: Meet the Cast
 
Matthew Amendt |
Matthew Amendt (Irwin)
is a 2004 graduate of The Guthrie Theater's BFA Program, and has been a company member there since 2003, appearing in 11 productions. Notable roles include: Nick Carraway in The Great Gatsby, Con Doherty in the American premiere of The Home Place, and King Henry in the national tour and Off-Broadway run of Henry V, produced by The Guthrie and The Acting Company. In addition, his work has been seen at Seattle Rep, Chautauqua, and many other theaters across the country. A 2008 Ivey Award Winner for Best Emerging Artist as a playwright/actor for the creation of The Comedian's Tragedy, Matthew is a 2000 Presidential Scholar in the arts, and an Alumni of Pennsylvania's Governor School for the Arts.FUN FACT ... Matthew is used to being the youngest actor by about ten years from his time at the Guthrie in Minneapolis. He says, "I imagine it's going to be quite strange to be one of the senior citizens in rehearsal."