Prentiss Matthews III is an award-winning playwright and multi-hyphenate theatre artist from Atlanta, Georgia, with a BFA in Theatre from Valdosta State University. As an actor, playwright, director, and teaching artist, his work centers storytelling as a tool for healing, social change, and joy.

His play The Golden Loc, inspired by African mythology, was named Best Play of 2024 in the BroadwayWorld Michigan Sector and was a Finalist for both the 2024 Purple Crayon Players New Works Festival and the 2024 Obsidian Theatre Festival. His work has been developed and presented by organizations such as Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre, Fonseca Theatre, The Black Theatre Network, The Union for Contemporary Art, and more.

Prentiss was also selected as a Finalist for the 2024–2025 BIPOC TYA Superhero Project, where he was commissioned to write a new piece centering a superhero of color for young audiences.

His storytelling amplifies Black narratives, mythology, and intergenerational healing, creating theatre that fosters connection, joy, and transformation. When not writing, he enjoys Zumba, exploring art museums, and hunting for the best boba tea.