MATTHEW ECKSTEIN is a creative technical consultant specializing in immersive, narrative-forward environments. Working at the intersection of storytelling and systems design, he creates the invisible backbone behind experiential spaces — designing audio, control, and media ecosystems that allow environments to perform with clarity, emotional resonance, and operational confidence.

Matt holds a Master of Fine Arts in Sound Design from the University of California, Irvine, and a Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts, with honors in Technical Theater and Design, from Case Western Reserve University. He is CTS-D certified through AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association.

His foundation is musical. A lifelong clarinetist and ensemble performer, Matt developed an early sensitivity to rhythm, pacing, and emotional arc — instincts that continue to inform his design philosophy. Drawn to the narrative power of sound, he began designing for theatrical performance, with particular interest in heightened text and interactive environments that deepen the relationship between performer and audience.

That fascination with interactivity and storytelling naturally expanded into commercial and themed environments. Matt began his commercial career as an intern with Technical Multimedia Design, Inc. (TMDI) in Burbank, California, contributing to projects for Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Creative Entertainment, and BRC Imagination Arts. Now based in Denver, Colorado, he has led and contributed to campus-scale and experience-driven projects for cultural institutions, zoos, attractions, educational facilities, houses of worship, and hospitality environments.

Across sectors, Matt approaches technology as experience architecture rather than standalone utility. He focuses on aligning creative intent with operational reality — designing scalable, centrally managed systems that empower non-technical operators while preserving artistic integrity. His work translates narrative vision into infrastructure that performs reliably over time, enabling developers, designers, and institutions to deliver cohesive, story-driven experiences.

Matt is an active member of AVIXA, the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT), and the Theatre Communications Group (TCG).