Matthias (he/they) is an animated bundle of unintentional humor and strange facts. He has a BA and MA in Theatre & Performance Studies (CU Boulder), and most recently graduated with his MFA in Shakespeare & Performance (Mary Baldwin University). Yes, he is a huge nerd. Matthias has a passion for creating community through theatrical collaboration and devising, and is ecstatic to be joining Theatre Silco as a VIVO teaching artist! A few treasured past projects include being the co-director/playwright/Storyteller role in the educational tour of Pericles for Young Audiences (Streetlight Shakespeare Ensemble), Edward Tulane/Musician in The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane (CU Educational Outreach Tour), and Wayne Hopkins in Puffs (Silver Line Theatre Exchange). He is also a professional intimacy choreographer, a few credits include: Whirlwind (world premiere), Much Ado About Nothing (Endstation Theatre Company); Taming of the Shrew (Mortal Fools Collective); Twelfth Night (Bucknell University); Troilus & Cressida, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Meadowlark Shakespeare Players). Insta: @Matthias.Bolon
Frankie Chuter (Vivo Teaching/Performance Artist): Frankie is excited to be making his debut season with Theatre SilCo! Frankie received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Acting at the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati. His hobbies include playing guitar, listening to his record collection, and watching classic films. Raised in Houston, TX, Frankie has a passion for musical theatre, comedy, and sketch writing. His most recent credits include: Rolf (The Sound of Music), Egeus (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), and Aaron (Strange Fruit).
Career Highlights include: At Phillips Hall Theatre: Antony and Cleopatra, Sebastian, Springtime, Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Heights, Sebastian, 30 Plays in 60 Minutes, A Sick World, Brown Bag Theatre Company: Culture Clash, Quebrando El Silencio, Lydia, Just Like Us, Ni de Aqui Ni de Alla. Thank you to my family, my partner, and all my friends.
Jacklynn Haughn is originally from Peoria, Az and is an alumni of the University of Nevada, Reno with a B.A. in musical theater. She is currently a VIVO Teaching Artist here at Theater SilCo and is so excited to be a part of this wonderful team. Some of her favorite roles include Judge Prudence in The True Story of the Three Little Pigs (Florida Repertory Theater), U/S Laura in Beehive (Florida Repertory Theater), Jo March in Little Women (UNR), and Holly in Siamsa (GSR). She is honored to have been the 3rd place winner in The 2022 International Classical Singers Competition in the musical theater pre-professional division. A huge thank you to her parents, her sister, the Bordenkirchers, her partner, her previous professors and the rest of her family for their constant support as she chases her dreams! @jacklynnhaughn
CarolineValitutto is a vocalist, musician and music therapist originally from North Carolina but has called Colorado home for the past 7 years. She began her musical endeavors first on the violin at the age of 5 and has studied voice since age 13. Throughout her life she has performed in countless choirs, orchestras, folk ensembles, duets and choral ensembles. Caroline’s musical theater stage credits include Legally Blonde and Chicago, and her European debut as Zerlina in Don Giovanni in Salzburg, Austria. She also performed multiple roles with the Appalachian Opera Theatre. She danced professionally in Boone, North Caroline in the historical production of Horn in the West. At Appalachian State University, she arranged and directed the all-female a cappella group, The Mountain Ayres for 4 years. As a music therapist in Denver, Caroline worked with children of all ages and abilities using music to accomplish speech, physical and emotional goals.
In addition to her artistic pursuits, Caroline works for a non-profit supporting women in tech and product management careers and runs her own content and marketing consulting business. Caroline is also a certified yoga instructor and has taught yoga for the past 7 years and currently teaches at Summit Sol Wellness.
As an outdoor enthusiast and adventure seeker, Caroline is an avid hiker, skier and traveler. She enjoys exploring with her fiancé, Derek, and their dog, Theo.
