Greek Heroes Take the Stage at Coterie March 4-6

Complete with action figure puppets, a beauty pageant, warring narrators and general theatrical insanity, The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza will be presented March 4 - 6, at the Coterie Theatre, level 1 Crown Center Shops.

Creation myths such as Pandora's Box and Cronos and the Titans compete for the spotlight with other famous myths like Jason and the Argonauts (the original Super Friends). Culminating in a heart-pounding version of The Iliad, this free-wheeling play is wild, silly, and a complete blast for young adults.

"The play is fast paced and mixes pop culture references with the drama of mythology," said MeghAnn Henry, director and choreographer of The Greek Mythology Olympiagnaza and Coterie education director. "With the popularity of the Percy Jackson series, mythology is more hip than ever. This play puts a pop culture spin on mythology. It's a crazy show."

The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza is a co-production with the Coterie and UMKC Theatre's professional training program. The weekend performances at the Coterie complete a five-week school tour for grades 5-12 that reached more than 2,200 students at 20 sites. This is the first time the Coterie has produced a school tour for junior high and high school students. The production is part of the Coterie's Preteen/Young Adult Series and is funded in part by the Missouri Arts Council (MAC) and the ArtsKC Fund.

The Olymiaganza Viewtube Series, the Coterie's video series with designers and actors, is posted at www.coterietheatre.org and includes the short video: "What Not to Wear, The Mythology Edition."

ABOUT THE COMPANY
Cast members are Rufus Burns, Eric Graves, Andrea Morales, Samra Teferra and Francisco Villegas. The artistic and Production Company includes MeghAnn Henry (director and choreographer), Mary Nichols (set designer), Ron MeGee (properties designer), Kristin Yager (properties assistant), Allison Dillard (costume designer), Eric Voecks (sound designer), Yinelly Arnold (production stage manager), Steve Haase (technical director - UMKC), Scott Hobart (technical director - Coterie), Alexander Murphy (production assistant stage manage), Jackie Floyd (dramaturgy).

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
The Coterie Theatre, now in its 32nd Season and named "One of the Five Best Theaters for Young Audiences in the U.S." by TIME magazine, is located on level one of Crown Center Shops in Kansas City, Mo. The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza performs at 7 p.m. March 4, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., March 5, and 2 p.m. March 6.

Individual Tickets are $10 for all children, students and seniors; $15 for adults; $9 for Season Discount Deal holders. Discounts are available for groups of 20 or more. Tickets may be purchased online at www.coterietheatre.org or by calling the Coterie box office (816) 474-6552 from 10 a.m. to 4 p. m. Monday through Friday. TARGET Saturdays: Free ticket with purchase; restrictions apply; not available online.

 

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