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Who We Are
Pegasus
Theatre (aka Pegasus Players) presents new and contemporary work that crosses
cultural, social, and geographical boundaries and brings communities together
through productions that provoke dialogue. The theatre was founded on the
belief that art builds community, enlightening and inspiring people to see
through the eyes of the other. Pegasus is strongly committed to providing a
theatre for voices that are frequently unheard and reaching new audiences who
have not traditionally been theatre patrons. The company seeks to bring
diversity to every aspect of theatre from the choice of performances to the
audiences that participate.
What We've Done
Pegasus
is a 501c3 theatre who began working with new artists with original student
writings performed by both faculty and students at the City Colleges and
touring began in order to fill the need of groups citywide that had no access
to live theatre.
Recognition for artistic
excellence has prevailed throughout Pegasus’ history. The theatre is also one of
the largest employers of new artistic talent in Chicago, from the youthful
writers of the Young Playwrights Festival to professional playwrights
developing stagecraft, to recent graduates working behind the scenes and
onstage. Pegasus seeded a generation of professional artists and was the first
theatre to bring major works to Chicago by nationally celebrated artists
Stephen Sondheim (Saturday Night) and
James Lapine. Pegasus and a team of Ellington scholars painstakingly
reconstructed the “lost” Duke Ellington musical, Jump for Joy (which contained eight new Ellington songs never
recorded, published, or heard by the public). As a result, it was featured in
the Washington Post, U.S. News and World Report, and
National Public Radio. Pegasus’ educational programs have won numerous awards.
Our Project: Blacula World Premiere!
Pegasus Theatre Company is about to unleash on Chicago Reginald Edmund's haunting, hilarious tale about being black and ordinary, confronting supernaturally extraordinary circumstances in BLACULA. It's about becoming undone, undead, and moving to Chicago. Franklin Park, a young, educated
African-American who seeks to establish himself as a prank designer and win
back the affection of Nicollet, a successful businesswoman. Franklin confronts
her at her home, only to discover there’s a new man, and to his horror, he’s a
vampire. The playwright deftly mines all comic possibilities filling each
theatrical moment with hilarious socio-political commentary that cleverly pokes
fun at a well-worn genre while tackling issues of race and identity.
In order to put this highly entertaining horror comedy up, Pegasus needs $20,000 dollars. We already have 10,000 we just need you to help us the rest of the way. We need 10,000 dollars.
Your suport provides:
- $2,500 for the artists (actors, designers, and royalties)
- $2,500 for the Set and Lighting
- Lighting Equipment, Master Electrician, Labor
- Wood, screws, set construction materials
- Scene-shop rental, Master Carpenters and laborer
- $2,500 for Costumes, Properties (vampire -killing tools!), and Ghoulish Make-Up
- $2,500 for publicity and marketing (PR team, street team, ad-placements, radio spots, and more)!
