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JALON   MATTHEWS

AEA

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what's up y'all?

Name

Jalon (pronounced like jaylen ... the 'o' is to keep you on your toes)

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Location

New York City (but reppin' LBC 'til i die)

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Background

known as the youngest son of two midwest transplants (by way of the south) with a laugh than can be heard from across the hudson // definitely a musical theatre boy through and through with the tunes of stevie wonder swirling around in there to spice things up // amc stubs member since 2013 // unapologetically pursuing authenticity, joy, and being a vessel for positive change in and out of my own community

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Occupation

actor (in another life probably an anthropology professor or flower shop owner - peony gang stand up)

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Education

MFA in Acting from UC Irvine (yes the mascot is an anteater) & BA in Theatre Arts from Pepperdine University (yes the mascot is a humanoid wave)

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Small Pleasures

writing in cursive // tossing the mini football in the park // anything written by Toni Morrison or Anne Rice // the sound of an orchestra tuning up // planet fitness before 7am // the discontinued Carl's Jr. Cap'n Crunch milkshake // giving unsolicited compliments // using a coaster // ocean waves before 7am // oxford commas // arrangements by Jonathan Tunick, JRB, and Ted Sperling // one too many throw pillows // shirley temples with two cherries // and lists (obvi) 

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Been Described As

"the most earnest smile that is just bursting with optimism" (my mom said this)

"too witty for your own good but in a not scary way” (lol whats the scary way?)

"what going on behind that smile, huh?" (stick around and find out) 

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