Kaleidoscope Crown, written by Ashleigh Akilah Rucker, is a world premiere production that follows a young girl who discovers her hair transforms into vibrant colors with each new emotion. This magical ability disrupts the harmony of her small traditional village, challenging norms and evoking conversations about identity and self-expression. Drawing from the art and traditions of the African Diaspora, the play represents a fresh narrative that resonates with both young audiences and the wider community. The production is a culmination of work developed through readings and workshops with COCA’s COCAwrites students.
Cast and Creative Team for Kaleidoscope Crown at COCA
Creative Team
Shawna Flanigan
Senior Director of Artistic Strategy & Programs
Tom Gold
Choreographer
Mary Strauss
Producer
Jessica Cabot
Interim Director of Marketing
News About Kaleidoscope Crown at COCA
COCA Announces 2024–2025 COCApresents Season
August 25, 2024 COCA – Center of Creative Arts has announced its 2024–2025 COCApresents season. COCApresents, COCA's signature performance season, offers thought-provoking, innovative programming for multigenerational audiences.About the Theatre
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What shows have played recently at COCA?
Illuminated Echoes (12/12/25-12/14/25)
Summer Rep (07/24/25-07/27/25)
Harmonious (05/24/25-05/24/25)
Verve (05/09/25-05/11/25)
Joyful (12/21/24-12/21/24)
The Nutcracker (12/13/24-12/15/24)
Improv Troupe: COCA Ignites! (11/16/24-11/16/24)
Peridance Contemporary Dance Company (10/04/24-10/05/24)
123 Andrés (09/28/24-09/28/24)
14th Annual African Dance Celebration: "Dance & Drum Voyage" (05/20/17-05/20/17)
Summer Rep (07/24/25-07/27/25)
Harmonious (05/24/25-05/24/25)
Verve (05/09/25-05/11/25)
Joyful (12/21/24-12/21/24)
The Nutcracker (12/13/24-12/15/24)
Improv Troupe: COCA Ignites! (11/16/24-11/16/24)
Peridance Contemporary Dance Company (10/04/24-10/05/24)
123 Andrés (09/28/24-09/28/24)
14th Annual African Dance Celebration: "Dance & Drum Voyage" (05/20/17-05/20/17)
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Prince Caspian Branson Hillside Theatre (6/12-8/08) |
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Kauffman Stadium Kauffman Stadium (7/15-7/15) |
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The Addams Family COCA (8/07-8/08) |
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WSIE Music Series Event w/Hard Bop Messengers – July 25, 7-9pm Harold Square Outdoor Amphitheater (7/25-7/25) |
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Mamma Mia! The Fabulous Fox Theatre (3/30-4/04) |
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Sly & The Family Stone Memorial Tour - July 17, 8pm The Wildey (7/17-7/17) |
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Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson Morton Amphitheater (9/10-9/10) |
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MITCH WOOD: My Impression of a Show The Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries (7/31-7/31) |
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Jimmy Griffin and The Incurables – July 31, 8pm The Wildey (7/31-7/31) |
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Rockin Chair #2 Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (KPAC) (7/19-7/19) |