Matthew Kiedrowski
Media / Gallery
Media / Gallery
The Bride's Music Box / Premiered Sept. 20th, 2008
This string quartet was written for my sister's wedding. The piece is played by Jordan Waraksa - violin, Kristina Priceman - violin,
Clifton Harrison - viola, and Jeff Klatt - cello.
The Wild Party / Premiered on February 20th, 2008
"The Wild Party" is a modern day story of a fading celebrity couple attempting to reclaim their glory days. Based off the epic poem by Joseph Moncure March, "The Wild Party" takes place over one night during a big party at the house of Queenie and Burrs. Everything is going fine until Queenie's best friend, Kate, shows up with her new boy of the moment Mr. Black. Queenie hits it off with Mr. Black while Kate goes after Burrs creating a night of chaos and jealousy that is set into motion by Sally, a member of the paparazzi and friend of Queenie and Burrs. Madeline True, American idol runner up and celebrity extraordinaire, Nadine, A young girl who idolizes Queenie, Delores, an older woman who sees herself in Queenie, Mae and Eddie, a sexually explicit couple who are not very bright, Phil and Oscar, a drag queen duo, and Jackie, drug dealer to the stars, all play their part in the events that transpire through out the party.
Photos courtesy of sean meyers, photogator.com
Rolnikas / Premiered on May 28th, 2004
Rolnikas is a staged song cycle of children's diary entries during the Holocaust. These diary entries are performed through song and spoken word. The cast consists of six women who each follow a different path during the Holocaust.
Roses / Premiered on December 6th, 2002
"Roses" is a story of two very different women searching for love. The show opens with the end of the first serious relationship of both women's lives and continues through a series of relationships until they both find their perfect match. The two stories unravel side by side on stage, overlapping and juxtaposing each other. We see these two women at their best and worst moments eventually shaping them and changing their outlook on life and relationships. This heart felt comedy was the first musical for Matthew M. Kiedrowski at the age of 15. Roses was premiered on December 6th, 2002 in Milwaukee, WI.