Name: Matthew Scott Campbell (Matt)

Position: Assistant Professor of Theatre/Music Theatre

Education background: Conservatory Degree, Circle in the Square Theatre School; B.A. Theatre, Missouri Southern State University; M.F.A. in Directing, Illinois State University

Previous employer and position/Past experience as related to current position: AEA actor/director/fight director for 12+ years; instructor at Illinois State University; national presenter and clinician

Hometown: Princeton, W.Va.

Why did you choose Viterbo as your next employer? Upon visiting the campus and meeting the students, faculty, and staff I felt as if there was a genuine opportunity to work with a driven and dedicated community.

Of the five Viterbo values, which resonates with you most and why? Integrity, because I feel a vital part of being an artist, teacher, student, and human being is striving to be honest and truthful in everything you do and say. Contemplation comes in a close second.

Hobbies: Avid outdoorsman and book reader

Unique fact about you: I have lived or worked in 37 of the 50 States.

Anything about your family you would like to share: Four members of my immediate family teach at the university level and I have seven fantastic nieces and nephews.