Matt Zietlow who is playing Father Virgil in our holiday hit, NUNCRACKERS which runs December 4 – 21, 2025, now in the Sunset Spotlight.
When did you first become involved at Sunset Playhouse and what areas have you been involved with here at the Playhouse?
My first production with Sunset was ELF the musical in 2022. I have always been on stage, but love getting to know all of the volunteers that help make Sunset successful.
If you are working on a Sunset show right now, what is your role?
I am currently playing Father Virgil.
If an actor, what has been your favorite role to date and what is your dream role? If a Production Team member, which show have you most enjoyed working on? What show would you like to do in the future?
I would have to say my favorite role has been playing a brother and the butler in JOSEPH this past summer. My dream roles would be J.M. Barrie in FINDING NEVERLAND, Dug in GUTENBURG or Calogero in A BRONX TALE. (I can’t decide).
What do you enjoy most about the Sunset?
I really enjoy the sense of community that comes with being involved at Sunset. You really get to know everyone involved in the production and everyone supports each other. It has become a second home for me.
When not at Sunset, how do you spend your time?
I like to spend time outside working on my yard, or catching up with family and friends. When the weather is nice, it is hard to pass up a game of disc golf or biking. Now that it’s winter I will be going to a lot of Milwaukee Admiral games.
What is your favorite color/food/movie/TV show/book/musical or play?
My favorite color is blue. I don’t watch a lot of movies (If I do, I’m probably sick). My favorite T.V. show is Friends, and my favorite musical is A Bronx Tale.
What is your favorite quote?
“When writing the story of your life, don’t let anyone else hold the pen.” – Harley Davidson
Headshot thanks to Stories Framed Photography