PENDRAGON THEATRE

2007-2020

Pendragon Theatre is an ensemble of artists, based in the Adirondacks, dedicated to preserving the vitality and enhancing the quality of professional theatre through year-round performance and educational programs.

For more info on Pendragon Theatre, visit https://www.pendragontheatre.org

The snow queen

crow and bae


The Snow Queen was created in the winter of 2015 for Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake, NY. The artistic director was particularly interested in exploring the use of puppets among the production elements. Ultimately, we decided to create an original work that adhered closely to the translations of Hans Christian Andersen’s original text. Adapted by Leslie Dame, directed by Matt Sorensen, puppet design by Matt Sorensen with Leslie Dame and Lucky Cerruti, costumes by Kent Streed, lighting by Bonnie B. Brewer! I had such a ball working on this show! Video by Jim Griebsch, stills by Mary Newman and Burdette Parks, edited by Lucky Cerruti.

The full show video of The Snow Queen at Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake, NY from winter 2015, featuring puppets by director and puppet creator Matthew Sorensen. Puppets featured include Crow and Bae. The artistic director was particularly interested in exploring the use of puppets among the production elements. Ultimately, we decided to create an original work that adhered closely to the translations of Hans Christian Andersen’s original text. The story features a talking crow and a talking reindeer named Bae, both of whom were ideal candidates to be cast as puppets. CROW: The crow has a great deal of dialogue, so a hand puppet seemed like the best choice for him. I built his head, wings and body out of polyurethane craft foam, which I covered with layers of fabric. I used real feathers to adorn his wings, which are controlled using wires attached at a handle. The handle doubles as the crow’s feet. BAE: Bae the reindeer guides Gerda, the heroine, to the palace of the Snow Queen. It was important that he was life size, which meant that a body puppet was called for. Since I wanted the reindeer to have a wide range of movement in his legs and neck, I avoided trying to make his mouth move. His legs are jointed PVC pipe covered in fabric and his body, neck and head are polyurethane craft foam and fabric over a skeleton which was built from PEX tubing.

THE LITTLE PRINCE

adapted by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar

Presented by Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake, NY in 2014. Directed by Matt Sorensen, costume design by Lauren Brennan, puppet and scenic design by Matt Sorensen, and lighting design by Bonnie B. Brewer. Video by Jim Greibsch and stills by Burdette Parks, edited by Lucky Cerruti.

The Little Prince, presented in 2014 by Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake, NY. Directed by Matt Sorensen, costume design by Lauren Brennan, puppet and scenic design by Matt Sorensen, and lighting design by Bonnie B. Brewer. Video by Jim Greibsch and stills by Burdette Parks, edited by Lucky Cerruti.

Hickory Cricket

Pinocchio

Hickory Cricket was created for a production of Pinocchio presented by Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake, NY in 2012. He was my first fully realized puppet..   

Matthew Sorensen's Puppet Hickory Cricket from Pinocchio

CAMP PENDRAGON- PENDRAGON THEATRE

2014-2020

CAMP PENDRAGON is an intensive, month-long theatre workshop for students entering 8th grade through graduated high school seniors (approximately 14 through 18 years old). Campers will experience what it takes to produce a professional musical from start to finish under the direction of Matt Sorensen, Elizabeth Cordes and choreographer, Terpsie Toon.  These campers not only perform, but they are also responsible for assisting with the other production elements; costumes, props, scenery, and puppets.

For more info on Camp Pendragon, visit https://www.pendragontheatre.org/camp-pendragon

disney’s beauty and the beast jr.

2018

Directed by Matt Sorensen, music direction by Elizabeth Cordes, Choreography by Terpsie Toon

roald dahl’s james and the giant peach tya

2017

Directed by Matt Sorensen, music direction by Elizabeth Cordes, choreography by Terpsie Toon

Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach TYA was Camp Pendragon's 2017 production at Pendragon Theatre. Directed by Matt Sorensen, musical direction by Elizabeth Cordes, choreography by Terpsie Toon, costume and puppet design by Matt Sorensen with Annachristi Cordes and Sean Orman, scenery lighting and by Kent Barrett. Video by Jim Greibsch and stills by Burdette Parks, edited by Lucky Cerruti.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

2014

Directed by Matt Sorensen, music direction by Elizabeth Cordes, choreography by Laura Jean Swanson

camp lpca- you’re a good man Charlie brown

2013

Directed by Matt Sorensen, music direction by Kimberley Weems, Choreography by Paula Morelan

COMMUNITY THEATRE

Disney’s The Little Mermaid- Community theatre players

Disney's The Little Mermaid, presented in 2016 by Community Theatre Players in Lake Placid, NY. Directed by Matt Sorensen, puppet and costume design by Matt Sorensen with Cathy Bogen Kraft, scenery by Bonnie B. Brewer. Video by Kristen Trembley Moore and stills by Paul Gallo, edited by Lucky Cerruti.

Disney's The Little Mermaid, presented by Community Theatre Players in Lake Placid, NY. Directed by Matt Sorensen, puppet and costume design by Matt Sorensen with Cathy Bogen Kraft, scenery by Bonnie B. Brewer! I had such a ball working on this show! Video by Kristen Trembley Moore and stills by Paul Gallo, edited by Lucky Cerruti.