About ME

Matt Connard is a native of the Charleston area of West Virginia. He has been creating and building things since early childhood. He learned to sew from his maternal grandmother and utilized that skill for plushies and costumes for many years. In 2023 he began attending West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV for a BFA in Puppetry. After graduating in May of 2026, Matt attended the National Puppetry Preconference, partaking in the Mech strand taught by Jim Kroupa at the O’Neill Theatre Center in Waterford, CT.

Matt enjoys creating things for others and learning new ways to go about things. He is always looking for a learning opportunity, and ways to work with others. He spends a lot of time relaxing with his cat, William when he isn’t busy with work or projects.

Currently, Matt is looking for work in the puppet and theatre world, and is open to freelance, contract, or for hire work, so please don’t hesitate to reach out.