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The Wiz
COCA Theatre Company
October 2017
Dear Friends,
COCA’S 2018–2019 COCA PRESENTS
SEASON BRINGS TO THE STAGE NEW
COLLABORATIONS, INTERNATIONAL TOURS,
AND FAMILIAR FAVORITES.
This season looks a little different for us. COCA
is in the middle of the Create Our Future
Campaign—a multi-year effort to transform our
University City campus.
This season we are excited to show off the
beautiful new Staenberg Performance Lab at
COCA, completed during the recent renovation
phase of our expansion. And, we are grateful to
our community partners, Washington University
and Saint Louis University, which are providing us
the theatre spaces to present a full and exciting
performance season for you. Next season, we look
forward to opening a new, state-of-the-art theatre!
So, I invite you to come along for the ride and
subscribe. No matter the stage, I can promise you,
every production will be signature COCA.
See you soon,
Kelly Pollock
Executive Director
COCA PRESENTS IS
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COCA THEATRE COMPANY T H E AT R E F O R O U R
Color Play
YOUNGEST AUDIENCES!
AGES 2–5 What does blue sound like? What art, and moments of interaction with the audience.
does green do when it wakes up in the morning? Color Play was developed in collaboration with
Color Play explores how children think about color the Lawrence Art Center in Lawrence, KS.
through a performance directly inspired by their
ideas, movements, and words. NINE SHOWS:
Very young audiences will enter an interactive THU, SEP 27 | 6:00PM
world where colors can make noises, have wild FRI, SEP 28 | 10:00AM & 6:00PM
dances, and create delightful surprises. The SAT, SEP 29 | 11:00AM, 1:00PM & 5:00PM
performance will involve live music, exploratory SUN, SEP 30 | 11:00AM, 1:00PM & 5:00PM
Emily Brown & the Thing, Mar 9–10, 2019. FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY: SEP
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Join us for Subscriber Parties all weekend long!
27–30
MARY STRAUSS 2 0 1 8
HOTEL SPONSOR
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COCA PRE-PROFESSIONAL DIVISION SUPPORTERS
THE STRIVE FUND
TWINKLE TOES FOUNDATION
Enriching lives and building community through the arts.
Performances held at COCA.
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A COCA HOLIDAY TRADITION! COCADANCE & COCA HIP-HOP CREW
Momentum
AGES 5+ A mix of cutting-edge hip-hop & FIVE SHOWS:
contemporary dance across a broad range of FRI, JAN 25 | 7:00PM
styles brings members of COCAdance & the S AT, J A N 2 6 | 1 : 0 0 P M & 5 : 0 0 P M
COCA Hip-Hop Crew together for a dynamic, SUN, JAN 27 | 1:00PM & 5:00PM
can’t-miss performance. Featuring choreography
from guest artist Kara Wilkes of San Francisco-
based Alonzo King LINES Ballet.
DANCE LOVER?
JAN
Combine with The Little Dancer and TRIumphant for your
perfect package. See page 14.
25–27
DEC 2 0 1 9
14–16 PRESENTED BY
MARY STRAUSS
2 0 1 8
COCA’S BALLET ECLECTICA
The Little Dancer
AGES 5+ The COCA holiday tradition returns FOUR SHOWS:
for the 13th year! COCA’s Ballet Eclectica FRI, DEC 14 | 7:00PM
presents the tale of the famous sculpture, The SAT, DEC 15 | 1:00PM & 5:00PM
Little Dancer of 14 Years, as it comes to life and SUN, DEC 16 | 1:00PM
discovers the world in magical ways.
“A glimpse of what’s possible when
creativity is met with structure—and
KIDS UNDER 5?
talent is nurtured.”
Combine with Color Play and Emily Brown & The Thing for a Young Audiences
—The St. Louis American
package. See page 14.
Performances held at Washington University’s Edison Theatre. Performances held at University Theatre in Xavier Hall at Saint Louis University.
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“Constantly amuses, delights COCA THEATRE COMPANY
Seedfolks
and enthralls... ”
—The Stage
AGES 4+ Performed above a hydroponic divides across her neighborhood. Based on the
garden to bring the setting to life, this “spoken book by Newberry Medal-winning writer, Paul
musical” chronicles a diverse, immigrant Fleischman.
community working together through struggles
and triumphs. After a young Vietnamese girl FOUR SHOWS:
plants beans in a vacant lot to connect with the SAT, APR 13 | 1:00PM & 5:00PM
memory of her father, she unintentionally creates SUN, APR 14 | 1:00PM & 5:00PM
a community garden which begins to bridge
THEATRE LOVER?
Combine with Emily Brown & The Thing and Into the Woods for your perfect
package. See page 14.
MAR
9–10 APR
2 0 1 9
A TOURING PRODUCTION FROM TALL STORIES 13 –14
Emily Brown & the Thing
2 0 1 9
AGES 3+ Tall Stories, an audience favorite and Stanley set off on incredible adventures
from the United Kingdom, brings us a magical, to help the Thing get some rest! Tall Stories
musical show, based on the much-loved book by has become internationally recognized for its
Cressida Cowell (How to Train your Dragon) and exciting blend of storytelling theatre, original
Neal Layton. music and lots of laughs.
One evening, Emily Brown and her old grey
FIVE SHOWS:
rabbit Stanley hear a Thing crying outside their
window. He just can’t get to sleep. Emily Brown SAT, MAR 9 | 11:00AM, 1:00PM & 5:00PM
SUN, MAR 10 | 1:00PM & 5:00PM “A community plot in a blighted urban
neighborhood…not just vegetables, but hope,
FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY: trust, camaraderie and a commitment to
change.” —The New York Times
Join us for Subscriber Parties all weekend long!
Performances held at COCA. Performances held at Greencubator.
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BALLET ECLECTICA, COCADANCE & COCA HIP-HOP CREW STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S ICONIC
TRIumphant TWIST ON BELOVED FAIRYTALES!
AGES 5+ COCA’s Dance Ensembles: Ballet choreographer and dancer Gemma Bond of
Eclectica, COCAdance & the COCA Hip-Hop American Ballet Theatre.
Crew, conclude their seasons with powerful,
playful and poignant favorites from their THREE SHOWS:
repertoire, plus new choreography from guest FRI, MAY 3 | 7:00PM
artists Claudia Schreier, Artistic Director of SAT, MAY 4 | 3:00PM
NYC-based Claudia Schreier & Company, and SUN, MAY 5 | 3:00PM
MAY
“The emerging choreographer is making waves.”
—DANCE Magazine on Claudia Schreier
3–5 PRESENTED BY
2 0 1 9 MARY STRAUSS
JUL
26–27
COCA SUMMER MUSICAL
Into the Woods 2 0 1 9
AGES 5+ The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with THREE SHOWS:
an epic fairytale about wishes, family and the FRI, JUL 26 | 7:00PM
choices we make. James Lapine and Stephen SAT, JUL 27 | 1:00PM & 5:00PM
Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook
characters and bring them together for a
timeless, and relevant, piece.
THEATRE LOVER?
Combine with Emily Brown & The Thing and Seedfolks for your perfect package.
See page 15.
Performances held at Washington University’s Edison Theatre. Performances held at Washington University’s Edison Theatre.
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ENHANCE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION MILLSTONE GALLERY
WITH THESE SPECIAL OFFERINGS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Figures, Fables & Fiction
Joyful Concert
ALL AGES Join us in celebrating the holiday season ALL AGES A selection of the skillful
with a festive repertoire of musical theatre, pop, figurative work currently produced in
traditional & winter favorites from COCA’s vocal the St. Louis region, including works
companies, Allegro & Adagio. from Nicole Cooper, John Hunn, David
WED, NOV 28, 2018 | 7:00PM Ottinger and Victor Wang. Guest
THU, NOV 29, 2018 | 7:00PM curated by Nancy Newman Rice.
SEP 7–NOV 4, 2018
Performances held at COCA.
Harmonious Concert Text as Visual Language
ALL AGES St. Louis established and emerging
Art. Write. Now.
ALL AGES Featuring an engaging repertoire of ALL AGES Produced and presented by the
artists explore the use of text in works of art Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, this exhibition
musical theatre and pop favorites, Harmonious
through a variety of media. Curated by Yvonne showcases a selection of works from the Scholastic
showcases COCA’s Allegro & Adagio vocal
Osei, Curator-in-Residence. Art & Writing Awards—inspiring & innovative work
companies, featuring some of the St. Louis region’s
best singers. by teens from all across the country.
APR 5–MAY 19, 2019 JAN 11–MAR 17, 2019
WED, MAY 8, 2019 | 7:00PM
THU, MAY 9, 2019 | 7:00PM
MILLSTONE GALLERY PRESENTED BY ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
The Arthur and Helen Baer Millstone
Charitable Foundation Foundation
Performances held at COCA. Gallery schedule subject to change.
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FOUR WAYS TO SUBSCRIBE C OC A PR E SE NTS 2018– 2019
SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION PLEASE PRINT
ONLINE ORDER NAME
Log on to COCASTL.ORG/SUBSCRIBE and fill out the online subscription order form.
EMAIL ADDRESS
E-MAIL/MAIL ORDER
Complete the attached order form and enclose your credit card number or check made payable to COCA. HOME TELEPHONE PLEASE INCLUDE AREA CODE. WORK CELL
When paying by credit card, please include your signature. Return all mail orders to: COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, ( ) ( ) ( )
St. Louis, MO 63130 or e-mail BOXOFFICE@COCASTL.ORG. HOME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
PHONE ORDER CREATE YOUR OWN PERSONALIZED SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE
To place a credit card order, call 314.561.4877 during Box Office hours.
Choose at least 3 Shows or Choose a Show Time Choose a Tier # of Seats x Tier Price Subtotal
up to 7 TIER 1 TIER 2 TIER 3
IN PERSON Color Play SEP 27–30
THU
6:00PM
FRI
10:00AM
FRI
6:00PM
SAT
11:00AM
SAT
1:00PM GENERAL ADMISSION $18
Come to COCA during Box Office hours. SAT
5:00PM
SUN
11:00AM
SUN
1:00PM
SUN
5:00PM x $ $
FRI SAT SAT SUN
The Little Dancer
Box Office Hours DEC 14–16 7:00PM
FRI
1:00PM
SAT
5:00PM
SAT
1:00PM
SUN SUN
$16 $14 $13 x $ $
Momentum JAN 25–27 7:00PM 1:00PM 5:00PM 1:00PM 5:00PM $16 $14 $13 x $ $
September through May Summer Hours Online Box Office Emily Brown & the Thing
MAR 9–10
SAT SAT SAT SUN SUN
GENERAL ADMISSION $18 x $ $
11:00AM 1:00PM 5:00PM 1:00PM 5:00PM
TUE & THU | 3:00–7:00PM TUE & THU | 2:00–6:00PM ALWAYS OPEN AT SAT SAT SUN SUN
Seedfolks APR 13–14 1:00PM 5:00PM 1:00PM 5:00PM GENERAL ADMISSION $13 x $ $
SAT | 10:00AM–3:00PM SAT | 10:00AM–3:00PM COCASTL.ORG/SUBSCRIBE TRIumphant
FRI SAT SUN
MAY 3–5 7:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM $16 $14 $13 x $ $
Opens two hours prior to all Opens two hours prior to all FRI SAT SAT
Into the Woods JUL 26–27 7:00PM 1:00PM 5:00PM $16 $14 $13 x $ $
ticketed performances ticketed performances
Subscription Total $
WHY SUBSCRIBE?
ADD SINGLE TICKETS & ADD ONS TO YOUR PACKAGE You will receive tickets for the same performance you selected above, unless specified below.
Beat the rush! As a subscriber, you can add single tickets to your order BEFORE they go on sale to the general public.
Choose at least 3 Shows Choose a Show Time Choose a Tier # of Seats x Tier Price Subtotal
TIER 1 TIER 2 TIER 3
Color Play THU
SEP 27–30 FRI FRI
SAT SAT GENERAL ADMISSION $20
6:00PM 10:00AM 6:00PM 11:00AM 1:00PM
BEST SEATS GREAT PRICES EASY TICKET EASY PAYMENT OPTION SAT
5:00PM
SUN
11:00AM
SUN
1:00PM
SUN
5:00PM x $ $
Subscribers have first Subscription tickets are EXCHANGES Pay only half up front. The Little Dancer DEC 14–16 FRI
7:00PM
SAT
1:00PM
SAT
5:00PM
SUN
1:00PM $18 $16 $14 x $ $
FRI SAT SAT SUN SUN
choice of the best seats in 10–15% lower than single Subscribers receive free Momentum JAN 25–27
7:00PM 1:00PM 5:00PM 1:00PM 5:00PM
$18 $16 $14 x $ $
SAT SAT SAT SUN SUN GENERAL ADMISSION $20
the house—before individual ticket prices. and easy ticket exchange Emily Brown & the Thing MAR 9–10
11:00AM 1:00PM 5:00PM 1:00PM 5:00PM x $ $
Seedfolks SAT SAT SUN SUN GENERAL ADMISSION $14
tickets go on sale. privileges. APR 13–14
1:00PM 5:00PM 1:00PM 5:00PM x $ $
TRIumphant FRI SAT SUN $18 $16 $14
MAY 3–5
7:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM x $ $
EARLY ACCESS TICKET INSURANCE SUBSCRIBER PARTIES Into the Woods JUL 26–27 FRI SAT SAT $18 $16 $14 x $ $
7:00PM 1:00PM 5:00PM
Subscribers can purchase Subscribers will be seated Subscribers are invited to ADD ON: Joyful Concert NOV 28–29
WED THU
GENERAL ADMISSION $10 x $ $
7:00PM 7:00PM
single tickets to any show even if their tickets have join us for fun activities & ADD ON: Harmonious Concert WED THU GENERAL ADMISSION $10
MAY 8–9
7:00PM 7:00PM x $ $
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