Pegasus and the Stories of the Stars

This program offered by: Pegasus Puppet Theatre

Space is full of Stars. But how did those stars get their names? Watch Roman and Greek myths come to life and illuminate the stories behind the constellations, such as Hercules, Andromeda and Perseus, Artemis and Orion, Bellerophon and the Chimera, and many others. This production is a non-stop romp of mythic proportion and is perfect for k-6 audiences. Cheer for hero and titan alike!

Details

Program Model: Assembly Performance

Art Form: Theatre and Storytelling

Curriculum Connections: World Cultures

Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, K

Program Requirements: 12'x12'

Instruction Language(s): English

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Pegasus Puppet Theatre

About the Artist

Pegasus Puppet Theatre

Pegasus Puppet Theatre Performers: Emily Alexander Emily is the daughter of the founders of Tears of Joy Theatre and was for many years their Education Director and a principal performer. Upon Tears of Joy's closing in 2019, Emily founded Pegasus Puppet Theatre to carry on the tradition of bringing joy and wonder to children through the art of puppetry. Emily spends her free time performing in and directing musicals for Stumptown Stages. Wolf Alexander Wolf is a third generation puppeteer and studied writing at PNCA. Wolf toured throughout the Pacific Northwest with Tears of Joy Theatre before joining Pegasus Puppet Theatre in 2019 as a performer and principal script writer. Wolf has also spent countless hours educating children ages 5-12, combining the performing arts with social-emotional learning. Zuzu Hinds Zuzu is a third generation puppeteer and arts educator who has been performing professionally since childhood. She also works professionally in local stage and film productions. Zuzu is delighted to carry on the tradition of bringing puppetry and the performing arts to children.

... even now, as I sit writing this note, it brings a smile to my face. It's sometimes difficult in today's world to find something so heartwarming and fun but they succeeded in spreading joy and laughter to everyone present. It was a very memorable day!

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Program Costs

Program costs are based on a variety of different factors including number of sessions, planning hours needed and material costs. Please contact Arts for Learning NW for help determining the actual cost of your programs. Email us at [email protected] or call 503-225-5900, ext 705

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