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The Coterie embraces the spirit of Halloween with its production of Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker, a unique, one-actor tour-de-force performance based on the classic Gothic novel, Dracula, by Bram Stoker. Directed by Jeff Church, Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker runs October 9 - 27, 2013.

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), North Miami, and Fontainebleau Miami Beach have commissioned British artist Tracey Emin to create new limited-edition works to commemorate Emin's first U.S. museum exhibition. Tracey Emin: Angel Without You will premiere at MOCA, North Miami on Dec. 4, 2013 as part of its Knight Exhibition Series and be on view through March 9, 2014. The items, which include a limited-edition beach towel, flip-flop sandals and T-shirt, will be available for purchase at the MOCA Shop and at Fontainebleau Miami Beach during Art Basel Miami Beach week in December. The products will also be available online at www.mocanomi.org and www.fontainebleaushop.com.

The Coterie opens its 35th anniversary season with the World Premiere of Red Badge Variations, an emotional and thought-provoking new play that takes the classic soldier archetypes established in Stephen Crane's classic Civil War novel, The Red Badge of Courage, and sets them in Afghanistan today. Written by Melissa Cooper and directed by Kyle Hatley, Red Badge Variations runs tonight, September 17 - October 5, 2013.

The Coterie opens its 35th anniversary season with the World Premiere of Red Badge Variations, an emotional and thought-provoking new play that takes the classic soldier archetypes established in Stephen Crane's classic Civil War novel, The Red Badge of Courage, and sets them in Afghanistan today. Written by Melissa Cooper and directed by Kyle Hatley, Red Badge Variations runs September 17 - October 5, 2013.

The Coterie presents Bud, Not Buddy, a jazz-era mystery set in the Midwest about the adventures of Bud, a young boy whose search for his father - who he is convinced is a prominent jazz musician - sets him off a humorous and heartwarming journey that leads him to a new understanding of 'family.' Directed by Scot Copeland, Bud, Not Buddy runs April 9 - May 24, 2013.

The Coterie Theatre blends horrifying with humorous in the theatre's acclaimed Tell-Tale Electric Poe based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe February 23 - March 10. The concept and adaptation of this two-person show is by Jeff Church.

Tracey Emin has been appointed as Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) for her contributions to the visual arts.

Roald Dahl's classic tale of friendship and adventure, James and the Giant Peach, performs April 10 - May 18 at the Coterie Theatre, level 1 Crown Center Shops. It's the story of crocodile tongues, horrible aunts, a ravenous rhinoceros and James who is miserable...until something peculiar happens involving a giant peach and group of talking insects! James and his diverse insect buddies work together to take the most wonderful and extraordinary journey they could ever imagine.

Roald Dahl's classic tale of friendship and adventure, James and the Giant Peach, performs April 10 - May 18 at the Coterie Theatre, level 1 Crown Center Shops. It's the story of crocodile tongues, horrible aunts, a ravenous rhinoceros and James who is miserable...until something peculiar happens involving a giant peach and group of talking insects! James and his diverse insect buddies work together to take the most wonderful and extraordinary journey they could ever imagine.

The Wrestling Season, a groundbreaking play commissioned by the Coterie and written by Laurie Brooks, performs at the Coterie Theatre, Crown Center Shops, January 24 to February 19.

The Wrestling Season, a groundbreaking play commissioned by the Coterie and written by Laurie Brooks, performs at the Coterie Theatre, Crown Center Shops. The show open in previews Jan. 24 with opening night held Jan. 27. The show closes Feb. 19. The drama about the destructive power of rumors is a co-production with UMKC Theatre.

The Wrestling Season, a groundbreaking play commissioned by the Coterie and written by Laurie Brooks, performs at the Coterie Theatre, Crown Center Shops. The show open in previews Jan. 24 with opening night held Jan. 27. The show closes Feb. 19. The drama about the destructive power of rumors is a co-production with UMKC Theatre.

The Wrestling Season, a groundbreaking play commissioned by the Coterie and written by Laurie Brooks, performs at the Coterie Theatre, Crown Center Shops, January 24 to February 19.

SEUSSICAL, one of the most popular new musicals in the United States performs November 1 through December 31 at the Coterie Theatre in Crown Center.

SEUSSICAL, one of the most popular new musicals in the United States performs November 1 through December 31 at the Coterie Theatre in Crown Center.

Coterie At Night presents Children of the Damned Corn, Oct. 13-30 at the newly renovated Just Off Broadway Theatre, 31st Street and Penn Valley Park (3051 Penn Valley Drive). This world premiere is written and directed by local theatre impresario Ron Megee.

Coterie At Night presents Children of the Damned Corn, Oct. 13-30 at the newly renovated Just Off Broadway Theatre, 31st Street and Penn Valley Park (3051 Penn Valley Drive). This world premiere is written and directed by local theatre impresario Ron Megee.

Join Dorothy and her friends on their fabulous journey as they ease on down the yellow brick road in a multicultural view of Oz in The Wiz June 21 - August 7 at the Coterie Theatre in Crown Center.

Join Dorothy and her friends on their fabulous journey as they ease on down the yellow brick road in a multicultural view of Oz in The Wiz June 21 - August 7 at the Coterie Theatre in Crown Center.