SARANAC LAKE — To kick off the 2025 summer season, Pendragon Theatre presents the award-winning musical, “The Lion,” a funny and heartbreaking show featuring music virtuoso, Jake Allen. As “Ben,” Jake tells, sings and plays the turbulent story of his family and his brush with mortality with his supporting cast of six guitars. Directed by Sean Daniels and associate director Ashlee Wasmund on stage June 24-28. Jake Allen will also play a free concert on June 19th at Hotel Saranac with his original music.

Then in July, Pendragon presents a new twist on Shakespeare’s bittersweet romantic comedy, “Twelfth Night.” Set in the fictitious Adirondack village of Illyria Lake and featuring the music of award-winning folk duo Blessid Dirt, the play delves into loss, identity, heartbreak and love. The cast includes Pendragon alums SJ Hannah, Jessica Wagner, Joy Donze, Sam Balzac and Kelly McCarty and is directed by Katie Willmorth, on stage July 30 through Aug 9.

Also in July, Pendragon dives into the Camp Pendragon production of a new spin on a classic based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, “Treasure Island,” once again directed by Hannah-Kathryn Wall. Wall was recently seen on a national tour of “Come From Away” and this will be her fourth summer back as camp director at Pendragon. The production will feature over 20 local students, grades six through 12. Camp Pendragon serves to not only give students the opportunity to create a show but also provides a unique, professional experience to the local youth. Performances are July 16-19.

Finally, to wrap up the season, Pendragon presents a first-look new play, “This is Government,” by Nina Kissinger and directed by artistic producer Sarah Norris. It’s summer in Washington and three congressional interns are fielding constituent calls before yet another workplace lockdown begins.

While everyone outside investigates a suspicious red Toyota Camry, they find themselves stuck in the one place no one has ever wanted to work overtime: the US government. As their patience and snack supply runs out, they follow clues and evidence to get to the bottom of how this situation unfolded and why. A comedy with heart, “This is Government” grapples with the real-time consequences of political disarray. Cast announcements will be released. Performances run Aug. 27-30 before moving to 59E59 Theaters in New York City for an off-Broadway run September 5-28.

This is Pendragon’s last summer at its 15 Brandy Brook Ave. home of 30 years. Next spring, Pendragon will open the doors of a new theater facility in downtown Saranac Lake. Details can be found at pendragontheatre.org or by calling the box office at 518-891-1854.