Pyramid Players

Pyramid Players Founded in 1977 by Allan Kimball and Brian Summers, Pyramid Players is a not-for-profit theatre troupe that has produced over 100 shows.

We pride ourselves in featuring talented performers of all ages from communities across southern Illinois. This makes us a TRUE community theatre. In its earliest form, we offered an artistic outlet for the youth of Benton to come together during the summer months and perform a simple production of a small cast show. Since then, our group has continued to grow to its present size of over 300 membe

rs. Our first production, Godspell, was performed in the Benton High School cafeteria to a total audience of 150. The next year, 1978, the group was able to perform in an abandoned church/movie theatre on the public square of Benton. In 1979, we found a home at the Rend Lake College theatre, which enabled us to reach and grow a much larger audience. Pyramid Players performed at Rend Lake until 2012. In 2013, Pyramid Players moved to the Benton Civic Center. This wonderful facility now serves as our home stage. We strive to present the highest-quality productions while providing a theatrical outlet for performers of all ages in Franklin, Jefferson, and Williamson counties. All persons serving in Director/Administrative positions in the group are fully accredited and certified professionals.

**CHRISTMAS SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT**Pyramid Players is proud to announce this year's holiday production: A CHRISTMAS STORY - ...
08/28/2026

**CHRISTMAS SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT**

Pyramid Players is proud to announce this year's holiday production: A CHRISTMAS STORY - THE MUSICAL!

Auditions will be held at Benton Middle School on...
• Saturday September 12th from 9:00am - 1:00pm
• Sunday September 13th from 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Click here for complete details, including audition information, ages, character descriptions, and more:
https://sites.google.com/view/pyramidplayers

Sign up for audition slots here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49A4AF23A3FEC16-65325366-achristmas #/

Show Dates:
November 12th, 13th, and 15th at the Benton Civic Center. (No show on 11/14)

08/26/2026

With a heavy heart, we say goodbye to our beloved Pam Kimball.

Pam was heavily involved with Pyramid Players since 1980, both as a director and a performer. But she was perhaps best known as the esteemed Speech, Drama, and English Teacher at Benton Consolidated High School from 1981 to 2014. There she directed hundreds of shows and coached the speech team to eight state championships.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the Leffler Funeral Home, 401 East Main Street, Benton, IL 62812.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 7, 2026, at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, IL. Burial will follow at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton, IL. Additionally, there will be a visitation on Monday, starting at 10:00 a.m. prior to the funeral service.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Pyramid Players.

Celebrate the life of Pamela Kimball and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

This weekend, Pyramid Players co-founder Allan Kimball presented the Impact for the Arts: Lifetime Achievement Award to ...
07/12/2026

This weekend, Pyramid Players co-founder Allan Kimball presented the Impact for the Arts: Lifetime Achievement Award to Jim Owen.

Thank you, Mr. Owen, for your commitment to the arts in southern Illinois!

When you come to see 9 to 5: The Musical this weekend, look for a familiar face in the lobby! Pyramid Players is thrille...
07/11/2026

When you come to see 9 to 5: The Musical this weekend, look for a familiar face in the lobby!

Pyramid Players is thrilled to team up with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library through Read SI, which gifts books free of charge to children from birth to age of five.

Visit the display in the Benton Civic Center lobby this weekend to donate to this amazing organization or to sign up your child to receive free books!

🕘 OPENING NIGHT! 🕔Our 50th Season continues with Pyramid Players’ production of 9 to 5: The Musical this weekend at the ...
07/10/2026

🕘 OPENING NIGHT! 🕔

Our 50th Season continues with Pyramid Players’ production of 9 to 5: The Musical this weekend at the Benton Civic Center!

Great seats are still available!

WHEN:
📌 Friday July 10th at 7pm
📌 Saturday July 11th at 7pm
📌 Sunday July 12th at 2pm

WHERE:
📌 Benton Civic Center

TICKETS:
📌 Reserved seats are 16.96 each (includes fees) and can be purchased at the door prior to the show or online at https://www.bentonciviccenter.com/events

*OPENS FRIDAY*Pyramid Players' production of 9 to 5: The Musical runs this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (July 10-12) at ...
07/09/2026

*OPENS FRIDAY*

Pyramid Players' production of 9 to 5: The Musical runs this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (July 10-12) at the Benton Civic Center!

Purchase tickets here: https://www.bentonciviccenter.com/events

07/08/2026

Come see 9 to 5: The Musical this weekend at the Benton Civic Center!

Tickets available online at www.bentonciviccenter.com/events or you can purchase at the door on the day of the show!

*THIS WEEKEND*Pyramid Players' production of 9 to 5: The Musical runs this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (July 10-12) at ...
07/08/2026

*THIS WEEKEND*

Pyramid Players' production of 9 to 5: The Musical runs this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (July 10-12) at the Benton Civic Center!

Purchase tickets here: https://www.bentonciviccenter.com/events

🕘 MEET THE ORCHESTRA 🕔We think our talented orchestra deserves some fair promotion for the upcoming production of 9 to 5...
07/07/2026

🕘 MEET THE ORCHESTRA 🕔

We think our talented orchestra deserves some fair promotion for the upcoming production of 9 to 5: The Musical at the Benton Civic Center!

WHEN:
📌 Friday July 10th at 7pm
📌 Saturday July 11th at 7pm
📌 Sunday July 12th at 2pm

WHERE:
📌 Benton Civic Center

TICKETS:
📌 Reserved seats are 16.96 each (includes fees) and can be purchased at the door prior to the show or online at https://www.bentonciviccenter.com/events

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Benton, IL
62812

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