Matt Conover ’88

Matt Conover’s training at the Purchase Conservatory of Theater Arts paved the way for a lifelong connection to creative live experiences.

He is Divisional President, Global Production, at RWS Global, a producer of live entertainment and customized guest experiences spanning theater, multimedia, immersive events and destinations, and consumer products.

Based at RWS Global’s New York City headquarters, Conover works with creative, business, and operational teams servicing clients including Apple, Coca-Cola, Crayola, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Six Flags, Warner Bros., The Lion King on Broadway, Chicago the Musical, and a Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes.

Before RWS, Conover turned his passion for theatre into a thriving 30-year career at Walt Disney World, achieving leadership roles with Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney Imagineering. As Vice President of Live Entertainment at Disneyland Resort, he led more than 400 producers, directors, designers, and technical professionals. His productions have been seen in the U.S., Asia, and Europe. He has also contributed to two Super Bowl halftime shows and the NBA All-Star Game.

Conover is currently the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Educational Theatre Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Educational Theatre Association.