The History of Pegasus Players

So far, I've been introduced to many companies and concepts that I was familiar with before I started this internship - and many more that I have not had the privilege to see in person. One such company is Pegasus Players. I had the opportunity to conduct some informal research as their newest production, Ten Square, premiered yesterday.

Photo by Shepsu Aakhu

Pegasus Players has a unique, holistic view of theater. Part of their mission in performing as well as outreach is to inspire and train the next generation of actors. As a result, the company holds completely open auditions. Outreach goes beyond the classroom, as the company includes the elderly and middle aged among its extended audience. Pegasus Players is the only arts organization to win the James Brown IV Award of Excellence for Outstanding Community Service.

Their commitment to the continuity of the art exists onstage as well as off. They choose scripts based purely on artistic merit and contribution to social justice. As a result, Pegasus Players' performances include shows that were not originally hits on Broadway, including Assassins, Merrily We Roll Along, Pacific Overtures, Anyone Can Whistle, The Frogs, Passion, and Company. In addition, the company dedicated itself to restoring the Duke Ellington musical Jump for Joy, never previously heard by the public. Eight never-before-heard songs premiered as part of the musical in 1994.

More than 310,000 people have seen Pegasus Players perform since 1984 alone. Check out Pegasus Players' website and explore over thirty years of theater history. Then see the magic for yourself with this exclusive offer:

We'd like to offer you $10 tickets to the World Premiere of "TEN SQUARE" presented by MPAACT and Pegasus Players. (Tickets are regularly priced at $17-$25).

$10 tickets are available for:
Thursday 10/8 at 8pm
Friday 10/9 at 8pm
Saturday 10/10 at 8pm
Sunday 10/11 at 3pm
and every remaining Thursday performance (Oct. 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19)

To purchase tickets go to http://pegasusplayers.org/cms/ and use code word "silverman"

Pegasus Players is collaborating with MPAACT to present the world premiere of Ten Square. Ten Square will be at the O'Rourke Center at Truman College through Nov. 22. Tickets are now on sale.

Photo by Shepsu Aakhu

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