UPTOWN to Bring 1920s Harlem to St. Louis at COCA This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2017
Continuing the celebration of COCA's 30th Anniversary, COCA brings Uptown to life in a collaborative production between its five pre-professional dance, voice and theatre companies as well as with musicians from Jazz St. Louis in a showcase celebration of the power of the arts.
BWW News: St. Louis Theatre Circle Announces Nominees for 2014
by Chris Gibson - Feb 3, 2015
New Line Theatre's production of BONNIE & CLYDE tied with Stages St. Louis' rendition of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING with nine nominations apiece for the St. Louis Theater Circle Awards to lead nominations for all shows produced by local professional theater companies in 2014.
Terrapin Puppet Theatre's LOVE Plays COCA This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2014
COCA presents Terrapin Puppet Theatre's Love, this weekend, May 3-4, 2014, in COCA's Founders' Theatre. With a big storm brewing, Oslo's mum says he can only take a few things, or 'love luggage,' to safety. So, Oslo sets out to help his neighbors find their 'love luggage,' too! This heartfelt and entertaining story is brought to life by Australia's Terrapin Puppet Theatre, with traditional and digital puppets, live action and moving music. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
COCA Announces 2014-2015 Season of COCA PRESENTS
by Courtnie Mele - Apr 10, 2014
COCA is pleased to announce its COCA Presents 2014-2015 season lineup. COCA Presents is COCA's performance series featuring the quality family theatre for which COCA has been known for more than 20 years. Comprised of shows created and produced by COCA, as well as the best touring productions from around the world, the COCA Presents performance series offers bold, cross-disciplinary productions. The 2014-2015 season, which opens November 1 with Me and My Shadow from Australia's Patch theatre Company, is comprised of 8 dynamic shows totaling 28 performances. Subscriptions in packages of four and eight shows are now available.
Terrapin Puppet Theatre's LOVE to Play COCA, 5/3-4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2014
COCA presents Terrapin Puppet Theatre's Love, May 3-4, 2014, in COCA's Founders' Theatre. With a big storm brewing, Oslo's mum says he can only take a few things, or 'love luggage,' to safety. So, Oslo sets out to help his neighbors find their 'love luggage,' too! This heartfelt and entertaining story is brought to life by Australia's Terrapin Puppet Theatre, with traditional and digital puppets, live action and moving music. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
COCA to Present Tall Stories' SNAIL AND THE WHALE, 3/22-23
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 19, 2014
COCA presents Tall Stories' Snail and the Whale, March 22-23, 2014, in COCA's Founders' Theatre. A tiny snail hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale in order to see the world. But when the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him? Based on the beloved children's book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Snail and the Whale follows the tiny snail's amazing journey as seen through the eyes of an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father. Created and performed by Tall Stories, creator of The Gruffalo (at COCA, 2013) and Twinkle Twonkle (at COCA, 2012), Snail and the Whale is recommended for ages 3 to 10.
COCA Presents THE LITTLE DANCER: THROUGH THE LENS This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2013
COCA presents the fifth installment of its new performance series COCA Presents 2013-2014, The Little Dancer: Through a New Lens, this weekend, December 14-15, 2013, in the COCA Founders' Theatre. Internationally-known St. Louis photographer Stewart Halperin provides the artistic backdrop for this story ballet, which magically brings Edgar Degas' famous statuette to life. This holiday season, the Little Dancer and her friends will dance among Halperin's photography from around the world. The Little Dancer is presented by Mary Strauss and is suitable for all ages.
COCA to Present THE LITTLE DANCER: THROUGH THE LENS, 12/14-15
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 12, 2013
COCA presents the fifth installment of its new performance series COCA Presents 2013-2014, The Little Dancer: Through a New Lens, December 14-15, 2013, in the COCA Founders' Theatre. Internationally-known St. Louis photographer Stewart Halperin provides the artistic backdrop for this story ballet, which magically brings Edgar Degas' famous statuette to life. This holiday season, the Little Dancer and her friends will dance among Halperin's photography from around the world. The Little Dancer is presented by Mary Strauss and is suitable for all ages.
COCA Presents THE TURN OF THE SCREW This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2013
COCA Presents 2013-2014 stages four performances of The Turn of the Screw, tonight and tomorrow, October 25-26. Henry James' provocative psychological thriller has a contemporary re-telling by Jeffrey Hatcher. A governess alone in the English countryside suspects the orphans in her care are connected to spirits she sees roaming the estate. Does something sinister lurk behind the children's innocent faces, or are the ghosts just a product of her own fevered imagination?
SECRET AGENT 23 SKIDOO Comes to COCA This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2013
COCA presents the first show in its new performance series, COCA Presents 2013-2014, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, today and tomorrow, October 19-20, 2013, in COCA's Founders' Theatre. Purveyor of family hip-hop at its finest, recording artist 23 Skidoo has captivated crowds internationally with his own funky brand of half-pint party music. Combining deft wordplay, great storytelling and pure positivity on top of thumping drums and sophisticated multi-instrumental pieces, 23 Skidoo speaks to kids and parents alike, without ever condescending. Recommended for ages 3 to 10.