STREGA NONA Highlights COCA 2010-11 Family Season
By: Nicolas Coburn Aug. 05, 2010
COCA announces its family entertainment season!
Michael MoschenOctober 15-17
Sponsored by Edward Jones
MacArthur "genius" Michael Moschen has revolutionized the ancient art of juggling. Combining the beauty of art, physics and mathematics, Moschen produces near impossible feats of manipulation and illusion. Now, for the first time, he incorporates audience participation into a performance for all ages.Tomie dePaola's Strega Nona The Musical
November 12-14, 2010
This engaging musical with clever characters and a tuneful score captures the charm of the award-winning children's book series by Tomie dePaola.Ballet Eclectica's
The Little Dancer An American Tour
December 10-12, 2010
Sponsored by Mary Strauss
A holiday tradition-COCA's Ballet Eclectica enacts the tale of Degas' famous statuette who comes to life and finds herself in various scenes depicted in famous works of art. This year, the Little Dancer discovers art and choreography from the United States. Directed by Amy Scheers along with guest choreographers.
Redd Williams & Crew
January 7-99, 2011
COCAdance, known for incorporating interesting and cutting edge choreography into its concerts, will showcase the talents of its members. Hip-Hop artist Redd Williams, who has toured and performed for some of the biggest recording artists - will be "in the loop" as well with his dance crew. FREE Hip-Hop class on Friday.A Cautionary Musical
January 21-23, 2011
This delightful production is based on the Caldecott Honor-winning picture book by six-time Emmy Award winner Mo Willems, with music by Grammy Award-winning composer Michael Silversher.Theater of Physical Comedy Aga-Boom
February 11-13, 2011
Aga-Boom is pure FUN for children and adults alike, and has delighted audiences throughout the world from Broadway and Las Vegas to Mexico, Chile, Japan, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates. Get ready for a rumpus! FREE circus fun all weekend for subscribers and COCA?members.
February 25-27, 2011
Delightful detectives Tom and Bob try their best to help Henrietta solve the mystery of her missing teddy bear. But will a disguised COW throw them off course? This show with funny characters, lively music, live actors and enormous puppets is "udderly" fantastic!Dan Zanes and friends
March 11-13, 2011
Recording artist Dan Zanes is a ringmaster, bringing new songs into the world and reconnecting people to songs that have always been there. His music is described as possessing the raw spontaneity of early rock and roll, with elements of folk, and the soulfulness of West Indian music- appropriate for both big and little ears-relaxed and exciting at the same time. Zanes has released more than a dozen albums; his Dan Zanes and Friends' Catch That Train! was co-released with Starbucks/Hear Music and won the 2007 Grammy for Best Musical Album for Children. Subscribers are invited to an exclusive end-of-season "zaney" party!
For more information, please visit www.cocastl.org.
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