Fresh Reads is back and better than ever!
Join Pegasus Theatre from June 15 to July 1 as they celebrate new comedies with staged readings of three new works by Southwestern playwrights. These works will take you from 10th century Germany to modern day West Texas to the future of robotics!
The Art of Martyrdom
by Rita Anderson
An irreverent behind-the-scenes look at Hrosvitha, the first female playwright. It is an exploration of how her “secret” plays got out and about the 10th-century nun’s secret playfulness. But, if the first female playwright of the Western world lived 500 years before Shakespeare, then why has no one heard of her? Approximately 90 minutes. No Intermission. Rated PG
The Robotics of Love and Longing
by Germaine Shames
A quirky adult comedy about technology, taboos, and the lengths to which the human need for connection may drive us. Approximately 90 minutes. No Intermission. Rated PG -13.
Mutability
by Straton Rushing
A senseless crime is committed in a rural, desolate corner of West Texas and the lone survivor is left to tell her story… but this is a comedy so it is really about grief, fear, and the slow undignified economic death of rural America which will be explored in the silliest possible way. Approximately 90 minutes. One Intermission. Rated PG-13.
Don’t miss the following special events!
June 15, Opening Night for the Festival, enjoy a post-show party! Mingle with the cast and crew and enjoy snacks provided by our very own Tammy Ford!
June 17, a post-show talkback after the evening performance with the director and cast of “The Art of Martyrdom” by Rita Anderson
June 23, a post-show talkback after the performance with the director and cast of “Mutability” by Straton Rushing
June 24, a post-show talkback after the evening performance with the director and cast of “The Robotics of Love and Longing” by Germaine Shames
Where possible, the playwrights will participate in the talkback with the audience.
Tickets: $15-20 – https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/pegasus-theatre1/645063657725920e418b05ef/tickets
More information: https://pegasustheatre.org
