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THE MILLSTONE GALLERY AT COCA COCA PRESENTS 2015-2016 Made Possible By: Daniel Burnett s Denizen Kim OCTOBER 2 - DECEMBER 13 St. Louis painter, curator, and communitybased artist Daniel Burnett will transform the gallery with his large-scale wall paintings and constructions inspired by hip-hop, graffiti, mythology, dreams, and nightmares, in concert with the COCA premiere of wunderland. Carl Richards Sketching the Future: The Behavior Gap JANUARY 15 - MARCH 13 Carl Richards, author and creator of the weekly Sketch Guy column in the New York Times, makes complex financial concepts easy to understand. This interactive installation invites visitors to create sketches, notes, and diagrams. Heather Corcoran Reading Time APRIL 1 - MAY 21 Designer, writer and educator Heather Corcoran presents her poetic take on data visualization in this body of work that explores the passing of time. Presented by the Arthur and Helen Baer Charitable Foundation, with additional support provided by The Millstone Foundation and Missouri Arts Council. Series Sponsors: Mary Strauss The Whitaker Foundation The Mary Ranken Jordan and Ettie A. Jordan Charitable Foundation Official Hotel Sponsor: Core Supporters: Media Sponsor: Key COCA Pre-Professional Division Supporters: The Saigh Foundation Glassberg Family Foundation Additional Pre-Professional Division Supporters: Bank of America The Caleb C. & Julia W. Dula Educational & Charitable Foudation National Endowment for the Arts The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust Weissman Designs for Dance
If you've never attended a production of the COCA Family Theatre Series, you are missing some of the most colorful and creative shows in the St. Louis area. There is simply no more delightful introduction to the arts for a young imagination. EXAMINER.COM Dear Friends, There is nothing like the thrill of live theatre and sharing the experience with family and friends. This year, we combine an intimate Black Box production of Maurice Sendak s Where the Wild Things Are with the groundbreaking Redd William s original hip-hop rendition of Alice in Wonderland to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll s classic, and a dabbling of everything in between. Please join us for a Wild & Wonderful season. Sincerely, Kelly Pollock Executive Director
COCA World Premiere ALL AGES Just as hip-hoz did before it, the original story of wunderland is sure to excite and electrify viewers.
wunderland Presented by The Whitaker Foudation FRI, OCT 2, 2015* 7:00PM SAT, OCT 3, 2015 5:00PM SUN, OCT 4, 2015 1:00 & 4:00PM FRI, OCT 9, 2015 7:00PM SAT, OCT 10, 2015 5:00PM SUN, OCT 11, 2015 1:00 & 4:00PM Fall down the rabbit hole with this original dance production, created and choreographed by Anthony Redd Williams, that puts a hip-hop spin on Lewis Carroll s Alice in Wonderland. Celebrate the 150th anniversary of this classic and experience the upsidedown fantasy through a whole new lens with dazzling costumes, visual effects, contemporary music and cutting-edge hip-hop choreography. Anthony Redd Williams is the Artistic Director of the COCA Hip-Hop Crew and Dance Coordinator of COCA s Hip-Hop program. He has performed on tours, in music videos and in television commercials for some of hip-hop s leading recording artists including Beyoncé and Lady Gaga. Official Rehearsal Shoe: FEATURED IN THE COCA MILLSTONE GALLERY Daniel Burnett s Denizen Kim FRI, OCT 2 SUN, DEC 13 2015 St. Louis artist Daniel Burnett will transform the gallery with his large-scale wall paintings and constructions inspired by hiphop, graffiti, mythology, dreams, and nightmares, in collaboration with wunderland. For a full gallery schedule, see page 2. Presented by the Arthur and Helen Baer Charitable Foundation, with additional support provided by The Millstone Foundation and Missouri Arts Council. COCA FAMILY EVENT wunder Night in wunderland Friday, October 2, 2015 Fun Begins at 5:30PM Performance at 7:00PM Fall down the rabbit hole for a night of family fun, food and fantastical characters...including a chance to try out your own hip-hop moves during a fun COCA dance lesson! Be the FIRST to see the WORLD PREMIERE of wunderland, all while supporting COCA! Tickets $35 VIP tickets $50 For more information, contact Virginia Howell at vhowell@cocastl.org, 314.561.4870 or Daron Hendrix at dhendrix@cocastl.org, 314.561.4897.
Special Touring Engagement AGES 7+ A fastidiously executed, often hilarious work of physical theater. TIME OUT CHICAGO THEATER UNSPEAKABLE Superman 2050 SAT, NOV 14, 2015 2:00 & 5:00PM SUN, NOV 15, 2015 1:00 & 4:00PM Epic story, pocket-sized proportions seven actors share one tiny platform (just 3-by-7 feet of space!) and upon it an original Superman tale unfolds. Set in a fictional 2050 Metropolis with a remarkable resemblance to Chicago, this Theatre Unspeakable production highlights imaginative, resourceful cast members who use only their bodies and voices to create every prop, scene, sound effect and character in a battle between Superman and Lex Luthor. Exclusive Subscriber Perk! Join us for High-Flying Hero and Heroine Subscriber Parties all weekend long. We ll be making our very own capes with teaching artist Lauren Cram and munching on some super-foods while we re at it! t Subscribe early for best selection!
COCA S BALLET ECLECTICA The Little Dancer Moved by the Masters FRI, DEC 11, 2015 7:00PM SAT, DEC 12, 2015 2:00 & 5:00PM SUN, DEC 13, 2015 1:00PM Featured Student Company The COCA holiday tradition returns! COCA s Ballet Eclectica presents the tale of Degas famous sculpture that comes to life and finds herself dancing through various works of art. This year, be inspired by the great works of the consummate masters from choreographers, to painters, to composers. The Little Dancer is graciously supported by Mary Strauss. ALL AGES The Little Dancer Tea SUN, DEC 13, 2015 Tickets $17 Immediately following the 1:00PM performance. Make this holiday tradition even more special by attending a delightful tea party with The Little Dancer performers. For more information, contact COCA Box Office at boxoffice@cocastl.org or 314.561.4877. By Phone: 314.561.4877 Online: www.cocastl.org/cocapresents In Person: COCA Box Office By Mail: COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63130
Featured Student Company COCADANCE AND COCA HIP-HOP CREW Perpetual Motion SAT, JAN 9, 2016 2:00 & 5:00PM SUN, JAN 10, 2016 1:00 & 4:00PM The new year kicks off with a fast-paced dance concert that will have audiences grooving. Following in the popular tradition of In the Loop, the talented members of COCAdance and COCA Hip-Hop Crew present a mix of cutting-edge hip-hop and contemporary dance across a broad range of styles. ALL AGES t Don t Miss Post-Show Discussions:
Featured Student Company AGES 10+ COCADANCE Continuing the Legacy FRI, FEB 5, 2016 7:00PM SAT, FEB 6, 2016 5:00PM This incredibly moving performance uses dance, music and vivid photography as vehicles to take audience members on a powerful journey through black history from slavery to the jazz era, through the civil rights movement, to modern times. Conceived and directed by COCA Alumnus Christopher Page, Continuing the Legacy evolves each year to incorporate current events. After select performances, stay in the theatre and talk with the casts and artistic teams!
Special Touring Engagement AGES 4+ When you bring Bob Marley's reggae together with a charming story about children and sassy talking birds, you get sheer delight onstage. THEATERMANIA ADVENTURE THEATRE Three Little Birds SAT, FEB 20, 2016 2:00 & 5:00PM SUN, FEB 21, 2016 1:00 & 4:00PM This musical, which has been adapted from the children s book Three Little Birds by Cedella Marley, is an empowering tale of triumph over anxiety. The young protagonist, Ziggy, must find a way to leave the house despite a fear of hurricanes, mongooses and other things in his native Jamaica. Celebrate Black History Month with all your favorite Bob Marley tunes! Exclusive Subscriber Perk! Join us for Feathered Fun Subscriber Parties all weekend long. We ll nibble on bird food as Teaching Artist Maria Ojascastro leads us in making some fine, feathered accessories! t Subscribe early for best selection!
PRESENTATION HOUSE THEATRE THU, APR 7, 2016 11:00AM & 6:00PM FRI, APR 8, 2016 11:00AM & 6:00PM SAT, APR 9, 2016 11:00AM, 2:00PM & 5:00PM SOLD OUT! SUN, APR 10, 2016 1:00 & 4:00PM SOLD OUT! Limited Availability! This award-winning, internationally-acclaimed production of Where the Wild Things Are by Vancouver s Presentation House Theatre will have you sailing along with the characters of the beloved Maurice Sendak classic. This intimate and interactive guided play experience invites the audience on stage to help transform Max s bedroom into the various landscapes of his adventures ending with a Wild Rumpus in which the audience becomes Wild Things themselves. Special Touring Engagement Where the Wild Things Are This unique performance will be held in COCA s Black Box Theatre, with general admission seating limited to 70 spots. Subscribe early to secure tickets! AGES 3+ By Phone: 314.561.4877 Online: www.cocastl.org/cocapresents In Person: COCA Box Office By Mail: COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63130
Add-On Season Performances AGES 10+ COCA THEATRE COMPANY Songs For a New World FRI, NOV 6, 2015 7:00PM SAT, NOV 7, 2015 2:00PM & 5:00PM This contemporary pop/rock musical introduces the audience to a startling array of characters. What emerges is a world on the brink of change filled with extraordinary people moving it forward. ALL AGES COCA THEATRE COMPANY COCA Summer Musical FRI, JUL 29, 2016 7:00PM SAT, JUL 30, 2016 2:00PM & 7:00PM In the spirit of past energetic and fun COCA Summer Musicals such as Ragtime and Bring It On, consider adding this crowd favorite to your subscription package! ALL AGES BALLET ECLECTICA, COCADANCE & COCA HIP-HOP CREW TRIumphant: A Dance Company Celebration: FRI, APR 15, 2016 7:00PM SAT, APR 16, 2016 2:00PM SUN, APR 17, 2016 2:00PM COCA s student dance companies Ballet Eclectica, COCAdance and COCA Hip- Hop Crew conclude their seasons with an annual Spring Repertory Concert featuring pieces from a range of local and national choreographers. t Subscribers receive early access!
COCA Presents SchoolTime Performances Each season, COCA offers several opportunities for school groups to travel to COCA for special daytime performances. These field trips are the perfect opportunity to introduce students to live theatre and provide exciting supplements to your curriculum! INFORMATION COCA Presents 2015-2016 SchoolTime performance tickets are $6 each. Contact the COCA Box Office at 314.561.4877 or boxoffice@cocastl.org to reserve tickets. ALL AGES wunderland FRI, OCT 2, 2015 10:00AM Fall down the rabbit hole with this original dance production that puts a hip-hop spin on the Lewis Carroll classic Alice in Wonderland. ALL AGES The Little Dancer Moved by the Masters FRI, DEC 11, 2015 10:00AM In this story ballet, creative choreography, lively music and vibrant costumes help bring famous works of art to life for students. AGES 10+ Continuing the Legacy FRI, FEB 5, 2016 10:00AM & 12:30PM In honor of Black History Month, Continuing the Legacy uses dance to teach students about black history from slavery to the jazz era, through the civil rights movement, to modern times. Buy extra tickets before they go on sale to the general public on August 25, 2015!
Subscriber Benefits Take 6 SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE Tier 1 Seats: $96 Tier 2 Seats: $60 Tier 3 Seats: $54 Take 4 SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE Tier 1 Seats: $68 Tier 2 Seats: $60 Tier 3 Seats: $54 Tiers 2 & 3: Upcharge applies for Where the Wild Things Are. Why Subscribe? Easy Ticket Exchanges: Subscribers receive free and easy ticket exchange privileges. Early Access: Subscribers are able to purchase single tickets to any show before they go on sale to the general public. Ticket Insurance: Subscribers will be seated even if their tickets have been lost or misplaced. Special Invitations: Subscribers receive backstage access with fun family activities. First Opportunity to Upgrade: Subscribers receive their first choice of seats for the following season. Payment Option: Pay only half upfront! Information COCA Box Office 314.561.4877 boxoffice@cocastl.org Subscribe online at www.cocastl.org/cocapresents Group Sales Bring a group and save! Purchase 15 or more tickets online or at the Box Office to receive a discount.
COCA PRESENTS 2015-2016 SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION NAME PLEASE PRINT DON T WAIT! ORDER NOW! EMAIL ADDRESS HOME TELEPHONE PLEASE INCLUDE AREA CODE. WORK CELL ( ) ( ) ( ) HOME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE NAME(S) AND AGE(S) OF CHILD(REN) CHILDREN S SCHOOL EMPLOYER TAKE 6 SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE TIER 1 $96 TIER 2 $87 TIER 3 $78 TIER 2 $88.50* TIER 3 $81* *With Where the Wild Things Are TAKE 4 SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE TIER 1 $68 TIER 2 $60 TIER 3 $54 TIER 2 $62* TIER 3 $57.50* *With Where the Wild Things Are Choose your four/six package shows from those in black. If you re purchasing Add-Ons, select your date/time in blue. wunderland (OCT 2-4 & 9-11, 2015) UPGRADE: wunderland Family Fundraiser (OCT 2, 2015) Special pricing applies. See Box Office for details. Superman 2050 (NOV 14-15, 2015) The Little Dancer (DEC 11-13, 2015) Perpetual Motion (JAN 9-10, 2016) Continuing the Legacy (FEB 5-6, 2016) Three Little Birds (FEB 20-21, 2016) SELECT YOUR DAY & TIME Where The Wild Things Are (APR 7-10, 2016) Seating is limited to 70 seats. Please rank top 3 performance times. THU, APR 7 11:00AM THU, APR 7 6:00PM FRI, APR 8 11:00AM FRI, APR 8 6:00PM SAT, APR 9 11:00AM SAT, APR 9 2:00PM Songs For a New World FRI, NOV 6, 2015 7:00PM SAT, NOV 7, 2015 2:00 & 5:00PM SATURDAYS 2:00PM SATURDAYS 5:00PM SUNDAYS 1:00PM SUNDAYS 4:00PM x = # of Seats Tier Price x = # of Seats Tier Price TOTAL TAKE 6 SUBSCRIPTION $ TOTAL TAKE 4 SUBSCRIPTION $ COCA Summer Musical FRI, JUL 29, 2016 7:00PM SAT, JUL 30, 2016 2:00PM & 7:00PM TRIumphant: A Dance Company Celebration FRI, APR 15, 2016 7:00PM SAT, APR 16, 2016 2:00PM SUN, APR 17, 2016 2:00PM ADD SINGLE TICKETS AND ADD-ON PERFORMANCE TICKETS TO YOUR PACKAGE Beat the rush! As a subscriber, you can add single tickets to your order BEFORE they go on sale to the general public on August 25, 2015. TIER 1 # OF TICKETS TIER 2 # OF TICKETS TIER 3 # OF TICKETS SUBTOTAL wunderland $20 $18 $16 Superman 2050 $18 $16 $14 The Little Dancer $18 $16 $14 The Little Dancer Tea Party (General Admission) $17 Perpetual Motion $18 $16 $14 Continuing the Legacy $18 $16 $14 Three Little Birds $18 $16 $14 Where The Wild Things Are (General Admission) $20 Songs for New World $ 8 $10 $12 COCA Summer Musical (General Admission) $16 TRIumphant: A Dance Company Celebration $16 $14 $12 PAYMENT INFORMATION Pay in full Pay with installments (Credit Card only) Half now, half SEPT 1, 2015. Discover Master Card Visa Check Cash Gift Certificate DEBIT/CREDIT CARD INFORMATION ACCOUNT INFORMATION NAME AS IT APPEARS ON THE CARD SIGNATURE EXPIRATION DATE Total Subscription $ TOTAL SINGLE & TEA TICKETS $ Total Single & Tea Tickets $ GRAND TOTAL PAYMENT ENCLOSED $ FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Date Rec d Order # Processed by on Seated by Seats 524 Trinity Avenue St. Louis, MO 63130 www.cocastl.org Questions? Contact the COCA Box Office 314.561.4877, boxoffice@cocastl.org.
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