Motivated high school junior with a strong foundation in music and voice and a solid aptitude for acting, eager to embrace opportunities in musical theatre. Excitement for upcoming summer camps and college experiences fuels a commitment to personal growth and skill enhancement in dance and acting. A positive attitude and dedication to excellence and improvement will be brought to Interlochen, fostering individual development and collaborative success.
Hi, I’m
Mateo Valentino Banda
Hinsdale,IL
Summary
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Boy Scout Troop 51
Volunteer
01.2021 - Current
Job overview
-Roughly 20 hours of volunteering, main examples being Feed my Starving Children, Pancake breakfasts, and many more hours of helping local pools and business.
-Many days of spending the weekend in the woods helping kids learn and leading the troop.
Ghostlight
Intern
09.2024 - 02.2025
Job overview
- Assistant Director in Ghostlight's Production of The Drowsy Chaperone
- Helped lead in blocking and preparation in the show and the set.
Education
Hinsdale Central High SchoolHinsdale Illinois
High School Diploma
05-2027
University Overview
Skills
- Proficient in character voice creation
- Four years of vocal training with professionals and in choirs
- Clear verbal communication
- Committed to mastering multiple musical instruments
Timeline
Intern
Ghostlight
09.2024 - 02.2025
Volunteer
Boy Scout Troop 51
01.2021 - Current
Hinsdale Central High School
High School Diploma
Musicals/Plays
Musicals/Plays
- Hadestown (Current) - Orpheus - Hinsdale Central High School. Erin Lundin, Jennifer Burrkemper
- Les Mis (Current) - Javert - Stage Door Fine Arts. Paula Taylor, Madeline Moran
- Proof (Play) - Hal - Hinsdale Central High School. Paul Woods
- Carrie - Billy - Ghostlight ETC. Micki Doherty
- Mary Poppins - Bert - Hinsdale Central High School. Susan Jaffe, Jennifer Burrkemper
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Grandpa Joe - Stage Door Fine Arts. Paula Taylor, Madeline Moran
- Heathers - Ram - Ghostlight ETC. Micki Doherty
- Into The Woods - Steward - Hinsdale Central High School. Erin Lundin, Jennifer Burrkemper
- Lion King Jr. - Mufasa - Clarendon Hills Middle School. Amy Bennington
Choral Repertoire
Choral Repertoire
- Amarilli Mia Bella
- Preguntale a las Estrellas
- O Cessate Di Piagarmi
- O Del Mio Dolce Ardor
Singing/Acting/Dancing Experience
Singing/Acting/Dancing Experience
- Hinsdale Central High School’s speech team
- Honors Chamber Choir
- ILMEA: Honors All-State Choir (Top 1% of bass singers in the state of Illinois)
Education and Training
Education and Training
Choral voice training with Olga Bojovic
Musical/Acting training with Madeline Moran