Matt Lake

Dynamic performer with extensive experience as a Master of Ceremonies for Media Krampusfest, showcasing exceptional public speaking and audience engagement skills. Adept at captivating diverse audiences through storytelling and character portrayal, while proficient in European accents. Recognized for enhancing event experiences and fostering memorable interactions.

• Noises Off!, Shannondell, 01/01/25, Selsdon Mowbray, supporting farcical role
• The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Playcrafters of Skippack, 01/01/24, Reverend Van Houten; headless horseman
• Rocky Horror Show, Reading Civic Theater, 01/01/23, The Criminologist, scripted host with extensive audience work
• Blithe Spirit, First Street Players, 01/01/23, Charles Condomine, lead comic role
• Lizzie the Musical, First Street Players, 01/01/22, Mr. Borden–plutocrat and murder victim
• Matilda, Steel River theater, 01/01/22, Big scary kid, Mr. Wormwood
• Dracula, Forge Theatre, Phoenixville, 10/01/18, Dracula, bloodsucking fiend
• Incorruptible, Methacton Community Theater, 03/01/17, Charles, abbot, lead serio-comic role

• Strasburg Rail Road’s Haunted Rails & Tales, 01/01/24-present, Crypt Keeper, storyteller, scare actor, script writer
• Media Krampusfest, 01/01/22-present, Master of Ceremonies; traditional German St. Nikolaus; Krampus carol choirmaster
• Mythicon Midwinter, 01/01/22-present, Lecturer, game show host, choirmaster
• Media FrightFest, 01/01/22-present, Master of ceremonies
• Media Gothic dark history tour, 01/01/18-present, Tour creator and guide
• Asbury Park Krampuslauf, 01/01/13-present, Film Festival Master of Ceremonies; St. Nikolaus; Krampus carol choirmaster
• Krampuslauf Baltimore, 01/01/13-present, Krampus; traditional German St. Nikolaus; Krampus carol choirmaster
• Exploratorium Science Museum, San Francisco, 1990s, Explainer, exhibit guide

• Doctor Dross’s Cinema Shoutback, feature film, 01/01/25, B. Harrison Smith, Doctor Dross, horror host
• Inertia, feature film, 01/01/25, Will Martinko, Nikolai – drunken host and first victim
• Spirit Tasting, feature film, in post production, Chris La Martina, Solomon – mixologist and devil incarnate
• Christmas Telethon, feature film, in post production, Douglas Henderson, Mike Sorbo – curmudgeonly TV newsman
• They Watch, feature film, in post production, Douglas Henderson, Victor – menacing character
• Mail Order Bride, short film, 01/01/24, Oliver Assirian, Bernie – bar manager
• What Happens Next Will Scare You, feature film, 01/01/20, Chris La Martina, Rodrick Baines – TV announcer
• The Reparation, short film, 01/01/19, Will Martinko, Principal Kristopher – authority figure and monster
• Den of Lions, award-winning short film, 01/01/18, Douglas Henderson, Mr. Tantallon – Victorian plutocrat
• Butterfly Kisses, award-winning feature film, 01/01/18, Erik Kristopher Myers, “Mr. Folklore” – interviewee
• NBC10 Reports, Philadelphia news, 01/01/17, self – subject matter expert on serial killer H. H. Holmes
• True Monsters, History Channel documentary, 01/01/15, self – subject matter expert on Krampus

• Hair: graying/pattern baldness
• Eyes: Brown
• Height: 6’3’’
• Weight: 245