PENDEMER'S PEOPLE
PENDEMER PRODUCTIONS is a 501(C)(3) theater company who's MISSION is to provide local audiences with quality theatrical productions of plays and musicals that are new to, or not often performed in, Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas.
CHUCK PENICK
Artistic Director
CHUCK PENICK (Artistic Director) has been directing and acting in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas for the past twenty-five years. McKeesport Little Theater, Apple Hill Playhouse, Little Lake Theatre, Greensburg Civic Theatre and The Pittsburgh Savoyards are a few of the venues where he has directed and/or performed. Chuck holds an M.A. in Theatre Arts from the University of Pittsburgh and was the co-founder and Artistic Director of Acorn Productions from 1993 - 1999. He has been the Education Director for the Heritage Players for the past three years, as well as teaching the Acting for Adults classes. Chuck is the recipient of three Best Director awards, including the prestigious Donna Award for “Man Woman Hombre Mujer” at the Pittsburgh New Works Festival.
ELLEN ULMER
Executive Director
ELLEN ULMER (Executive Director) received her BS degree in theater performance from Emerson College in Boston, MA and a MS in Counseling Psychology from Chatham College, now University. Community Theater credits include acting in and/or stage managing various productions with Stage 62, McKeesport Little Theater, Heritage Players, Thoreau, NM, and The New Works Festival. Ellen's business experience comes from observing her family's business growing up, working for 16 years as an administrative assistant for various marketing and non profit companies, and working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
SUSAN SKOSKO
A Rising Star
Since we opened our doors in 2000, we’ve come across a number of rising stars with the potential to reach celebrity status. Susan Skosko is one of our many talents that has earned their superstar quality with a number of blockbuster entertainment productions. Read more about what Susan Skosko is up to and the successes of our other talents by contacting us.