Devon Mathews is a professional and multi-hyphenate actor, vocalist, voice actor, and producer from San Antonio, Texas. She is the owner and lead vocalist of DevSoul, her band of 16 years. DevSoul has opened and sang live background vocals for Jagged Edge, Dwele, Eric Roberson, Carl Thomas, Chico DeBarge, Next, Rome, Brian Angel of Day 26, and more. On the Jazz spectrum, Devon has sang with Billy Ray Sheppard, Kyle Turner, Althea Renee, Michael Ward, Marion Meadows, and was the “Chaka Khan” for Tom Browne of Rufus while he was in town to perform Funkin for Jamaica. Whether solo, trio, or full band, DevSoul is your ultimate live band experience with 3 bands in rotation including an all girl band.
Devon began her professional acting career at the age of 7 in the "The Colored Museum" at the Carver Cultural Theater in San Antonio, Texas. After high school, she attended Texas State University and pursued her BFA in acting. She is the founder and lead singer of her band, DevSoul, and is a professional actor, singer, voice actor, dancer, plus model, writer, poet, and performing arts teacher in the greater San Antonio, TX. Notable castings include: Dreamgirls, Chicago, Hair, RENT, and a host of Gospel plays and shows within the San Antonio community.
She has started her own performing arts company, Art Noir Productions, and has produced shows such as Christmas in Black Vl. 1 & 2 (Dec. 2022 and 2023) and The Third Day (Easter 2023). More performances and shows are already underway.
Devon also curated the inaugural DreamStage Sunday show at the historic Pearl for MLK DreamWeek 2024. The show featured some of the most stellar musicians in the Alamo city. DevSoul was also honored to play the Mayor’s Ball to close out DreamWeek 2024 and made history as the first band to play the prestigious event. With a passion for our armed forces and the daughter of an Air Force veteran, Devon prides herself in donating her time to sing to veterans and military personnel year round and especially during the holidays. She also teaches private voice lessons and works to help aspiring singers and actors polish and hone their vocal instrument. Their debut single, Hot Coffee, is slated for worldwide release on Monday, June 10, 2024.
Devon has just premiered her first film, Tamara and The King, and is planning a public premiere. She also has her performing arts company, Art Noir Productions here in San Antonio, TX. Art Noir is an all Black performing arts entity whose goal is to provide a platform for African American creatives in the city on a year round basis. She is currently the screenwriter, director, and co-producer of her new web series "Urban Love Tales" which is in pre-production. Devon recently wrapped the full length film, Marginalized, produced by Simply Rosy Productions, the short film, My Brother's Keeper, by HC Veteran Post Productions and an untitled Rohan project in Los Angeles. She has a principal role in an upcoming commercial for Apple Productions and was the lead role in The Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray at the Overtime Theater for the month of June 2022. She was also cast in "The King" musical starring David and Tamela Mann (of Tyler Perry Productions), The Color Purple Audio Experience (international musical), and sang background for Gospel giants Kurt Carr and Kim Burrell, and many more.
Devon is available for in-person and virtual acting, singing, voice over, and commercial castings for stage and screen. She is also available for hosting, workshops, seminars, and zoom experiences. Her band, DevSoul, is also available for immediate. Please see her resumé for the details of her experience and skills.
As a highly skilled and experienced actor, Devon Mathews has been performing on stage and screen for over 30 years. With a natural talent for bringing characters to life, Devon has received critical acclaim for her performances in both lead and supporting roles. From dramatic plays to dramatic films, Devon is a versatile actor who can adapt to any role. With an unwavering commitment to her craft, Devon has stepped into the role of filmmaker.
Devon just wrote, casted, and directed her first film, Brother's Keeper 3: Ta'Mara and The King in San Antonio. With stars such as Erika Franklin, Will Moleon, LonHendre Keggins, and Garrett Norvell, many actors came from all over the country to participate in the film, which is a part of the Brother's Keeper series by Steve Hartfield. The film is scheduled to premier in April 2024.
Erika Franklin (L) as Ta'Mara and Will MoLeon (R) as King
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"Consensus Gentium" is a powerful exploration into the implications of today's AI technology. It is an interactive film that integrates cutting-edge facial detection and AI, which transports audiences on a unique quest to discover what could come about if we succumb to unchecked surveillance. Using various tests, their dissidence or compliance is calculated, by monitoring data by the devices’ front-facing camera.
"Consensus Gentium" is made with the support of the BFI’s Film Development Fund, National Lottery, is part of the Future Art and Culture programme at SXSW produced by British Underground and funded by Arts Council England with additional support in 2023 from the British Council.
Devon Mathews of San Antonio served as principal actress in the only live XR experience at SxSW 2023. And Devon helped this amazing team win the Jury Award foe Best XR Exhibition, the only one with a live actor.
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