

Matthew Marcum
"Defines Fringe Theatre."
-KDHX St. Louis
"Abstract art meets modern beauty! Modern Art at it's finest."
-St. Louis Limelight Magazine
"Marcum...Part maverick and part mystic."
- ACTIVEMAN.com
"A perfect Fringe show!"
- NOHOArtsdistrict.com
" A no holds barred whirlwind of abstract vocal styling and in your face charisma."
-MUSICEXISTENCE.COM
" [MARCUM] The closest thing to a breakout star that the American performance sect has seen in decades..."
-The New York Journal
Pollock : A FREQUENCY PARABLE
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WINNER
WINNER
ARTISTIC INNOVATION AWARD
2017
ST LOUIS FRINGE FESTIVAL
FRINGIEST OF THE FRINGE
2018
ASHEVILLE FRINGE ARTS FESTIVAL

WINNER
THE ENCORE PRODUCERS' AWARD
2018
HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL
BIO
Pollock: A Frequency Parable is an avant-operatic sound performance piece that infuses the inspired quotes of Jackson Pollock with experimental vocal techniques, abstracted projection, and multi-prismal lighting.
By vocally re-conceptualizing key elements used in Pollock's revolutionary style of art making such as: energy, motion, scale, improvisation, and tone, a challenge is presented to both the performer and the audience to free the voice from the confines of language, allowing it to transcend tradition and be experienced for it's potential - Modern Art.
Matthew Marcum, is a producing artist that infuses text, sound, movement, and optics to create contemporary theatre productions, live art exhibitions, and conceptual installations. Mixing extended vocal techniques with an eclectic musical soundtrack, Pollock: A Frequency Parable gives a new meaning to the term "expressionist".
This piece has a run time of 30 minutes and includes music, video projection, and theatrical lighting. Content is appropriate for all audiences.


The Unconventional Empire is a critically acclaimed, and award winning multi-platform creative agency and production company. Founded on the principles of conceptual collaboration and community engagement by Artistic Director Matthew Marcum , it acts as an incubator for big ideas and a launching pad for unique artistic endeavors. Marcum has successfully produced 7 nationally recognized stage shows, 2 touring productions, 5 Albums, 1 book, and a string of successful live event showcases. Select titles include: The Guardian: I am Edward Snowden, Surreal Estate, Noted, Bathing Suit, The Existential Emporium, Pollock: A Frequency Parable, and most recently Hymns & Oscillations.