RAGTIME, SEUSSICAL and More Set for COCA, Now thru Summer 2014
By: BWW News Desk Mar. 20, 2014
COCA St. Louis has announced its upcoming events, programs and performances. Details below!
Now Through April 27
COCA Gallery Exhibition: Living Bridge - Carol Fleming Marks
Carol Fleming Marks' monumental ceramic sculpture comes full circle in this exhibition of site-specific new work. Fleming Marks' early visions in clay came from real bridges like St. Louis' own Eads Bridge, soon developing into abstract, cantilevered structures. Her career has since embraced many forms, all lovingly created and full of life. With Living Bridge, Fleming Marks returns to her roots to celebrate St. Louis' 250th anniversary with a glorious bridge installation that will be transformed by visitor interaction. Gallery patrons will be invited to visually share their own connections inspired by the city. The exhibition is free and open to the public through Sunday, April 27, in the Millstone Gallery at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information. Living Bridge is presented by the Arthur and Helen Baer Charitable Foundation, with additional support provided by The Millstone Foundation, Arts & Education Council, Missouri Arts Council and Regional Arts Council.
March 22-23
COCA Presents 2013-2014: Snail and the Whale - Tall Stories
A tiny snail longs to see the world, so she hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale. But when the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him? Follow the tiny snail's amazing journey, as seen through the eyes of an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father. Based on the beloved children's book and performed by Tall Stories, in collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Recommended for ages 3 to 10. Performances are Saturday, March 22, at 2:00pm and 5:00pm and Sunday, March 23, at 1:00pm and 4:00pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Tickets are $16- 20. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information. COCA Presents 2013-2014 is presented by Wells Fargo Advisors, with additional support provided by Edward Jones, Mary Strauss, The Cheshire, St. Louis Public Radio, E. Reuben & Gladys Flora Grant Charitable Trust, The Mary Ranken Jordan and Ettie A. Jordan Charitable Foundation, John Allan Love Foundation, ART WORKS, Arts & Education Council, Missouri Arts Council and Regional Arts Council.
March 27
Taste of COCA: Bit of Biz
Taste of COCA events are bite-sized events for adults providing an opportunity to sample the arts at COCA. Each TOC event includes a creative arts experience, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Join COCAbiz Director Steve Knight and Teaching Artist Josh Routh as they demonstrate how business can benefit from a little arts on the side. For ages 21 and up. The event is Thursday, March 27, from 6:00-7:30pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Tickets are $20 per person. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information. Taste of COCA events are hosted by the COCA Associate Board and are sponsored by Anheuser-Busch and Skinnygirl Cocktails.
March 28-29
COCA Summer Musical Auditions for Ragtime
Interested teens ages 14 to 18 should prepare 32 bars of song and bring sheet music, a resume and a headshot/photo. An accompanist will be provided. Students cast must pay a $295 participation fee; financial aid is available for those who qualify. COCA Theatre Company (CTC) presents Ragtime, with book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow. The COCA Summer Musical marks its 10th anniversary with this powerful portrait of life in turn-of-the-century America. Ragtime draws upon the era's rich and varied music to tell the story of three extraordinary families struggling to make sense of life in America. This CTC production is directed by Grace Austin, with musical direction by Adaron Jackson, vocal direction by Phil Woodmore, and choreography by Lee Nolting and Chris Page. Performances are July 25-26, 2014, at Edison Theatre at Washington University. Auditions are Friday, March 28, from 5:00-8:00pm and Saturday, March 29, from 12:00-3:00pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information and to register for an audition time. Ragtime is sponsored by Mary Strauss, with additional support provided by Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation and The Tarlow Family Foundation.
Ragtime is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street | New York, NY 10019 | Phone: 212.541.4684 | Fax: 212.397.4684 www.MTIShows.com.
April 1
COCAbiz Emerging Leaders bizLAB Intensive
COCAbiz presents bizLAB Intensives that teach business skills and strategies through participatory, creative activities. Led by a Teaching Artist and Business Strategist, bizLAB Intensives explore new ways of thinking and teach you how to apply these arts-based methods to the workplace. Emerging Leaders is for professionals ready to take the next step in their careers and who want to lead effectively. Participants will build and refine the skills needed to advance within an organization and inspire a team to accomplish great things - by delivering clear communications, fostering collaboration and creating a shared vision. The full-day workshop is Tuesday, April 1, from 8:00am - 5:00pm, at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Registration is $225. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocabiz.com for more information. COCAbiz 2014 programs are sponsored by Jennifer and Tom Hillman and Cannon Design.
April 4-6
COCA Theatre Company (CTC): Tales
COCA Theatre Company (CTC) presents Tales, an original devised play told through physical theatre and circus. Tales is directed by Josh Routh. Performances are Friday, April 4 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 5 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.; Sunday, April 6 at 1 p.m. at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Tickets are $9. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information. The COCA Pre-Professional Division is sponsored by Surdna Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Monsanto Fund, Sonya Glassberg*, Emerson, Bank of America, Esco Technologies Foundation, Nordstrom, The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust and Tracy Family Foundation.
April 8
COCAbiz Artful Speaker bizLAB Intensive
COCAbiz presents bizLAB Intensives that teach business skills and strategies through participatory, creative activities. Led by a Teaching Artist and Business Strategist, bizLAB Intensives explore new ways of thinking and teach you how to apply these arts-based methods to the workplace. Artful Speaker is for anyone that must communicate complex ideas clearly to create understanding and inspire action. Participants will improve their public speaking skills - at every step from preparation to presentation - and gain confidence in front of an audience as they learn how to create and deliver an effective speech. The full-day workshop is Tuesday, April 8, from 8:00am - 5:00pm, at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Registration is $225. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocabiz.com for more information. COCAbiz 2014 programs are sponsored by Jennifer and Tom Hillman and Cannon Design.
April 11-13
COCA Events, Performances and Exhibitions Last updated: March 20, 2014
COCA TRIumphant Spring Repertory Concert
Performances are Friday, April 11, at 7:00pm, Saturday, April 12, at 2:00pm and Sunday, April 13, at 2:00pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Tickets are $12-14. Call
314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information. The COCA Pre-Professional Division is sponsored by Surdna Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Monsanto Fund, Sonya Glassberg*, Emerson, Bank of America, Esco Technologies Foundation, Nordstrom, The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust and Tracy Family Foundation.
*Deceased
April 25
COCAcabana 2014: Spring Fling
COCA hosts its single annual major fundraiser in support of COCAedu outreach programs. COCAcabana features live and silent auctions, a seated dinner, dessert, entertainment and more. The event is Friday, April 25, at 6:30pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Tiered ticket prices and sponsorships are available. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information. COCAcabana 2014 is presented by Anheuser-Busch.
April 27
COCA Allegro Spring Concert
Allegro, COCA's student vocal ensemble under the direction of Voice Coordinator Phil Woodmore, performs its annual Spring Concert. Allegro has a repertoire that combines musical theatre, pop and seasonal arrangements. The performance is Sunday, April 27, at 4:00pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Tickets are $9. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information. The COCA Pre-Professional Division is sponsored by Surdna Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Monsanto Fund, Sonya Glassberg*, Emerson, Bank of America, Esco Technologies Foundation, Nordstrom, The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust and Tracy Family Foundation.
*Deceased
May 3-4
COCA Presents 2013-2014: Love - Terrapin Puppet 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 stunning music. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Performances are Saturday, May 3, at 2:00pm and 5:00pm and Sunday, May 4, at 1:00pm and 4:00pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Tickets are $16-20. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information. COCA Presents 2013-2014 is presented by Wells Fargo Advisors, with additional support provided by Edward Jones, Mary Strauss, The Cheshire, St. Louis Public Radio, E. Reuben & Gladys Flora Grant Charitable Trust, The Mary Ranken Jordan and Ettie A. Jordan Charitable Foundation, John Allan Love Foundation, ART WORKS, Arts & Education Council, Missouri Arts Council and Regional Arts Council.
COCA's student dance companies - COCAdance, Ballet Eclectica and the COCA Hip-Hop Crew - conclude their seasons with an annual Spring Repertory Concert featuring pieces from a range of local and national choreographers.
May 13
COCA Events, Performances and Exhibitions Last updated: March 20, 2014
COCAbiz Emerging Leaders bizLAB Intensive
COCAbiz presents bizLAB Intensives that teach business skills and strategies through participatory, creative activities. Led by a Teaching Artist and Business Strategist, bizLAB Intensives explore new ways of thinking and teach you how to apply these arts-based methods to the workplace. Emerging Leaders is for professionals ready to take the next step in their careers and who want to lead effectively. Participants will build and refine the skills needed to advance within an organization and inspire a team to accomplish great things - by delivering clear communications, fostering collaboration and creating a shared vision. The full-day workshop is Tuesday, May 13, from 8:00am - 5:00pm, at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Registration is $225. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocabiz.com for more information. COCAbiz 2014 programs are sponsored by Jennifer and Tom Hillman and Cannon Design.
May 15
Taste of COCA: Salsa & Salsa
Taste of COCA events are bite-sized events for adults providing an opportunity to sample the arts at COCA. Each TOC event includes a creative arts experience, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Enjoy salsa, chips and margaritas while Teaching Artist Lauren Wilmore demonstrates the basic moves of Salsa dance, and encourages audience participation. For ages 21 and up. The event is Thursday, May 15, from 6:00-7:30pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Tickets are $20 per person. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information. Taste of COCA events are hosted by the COCA Associates Board and are sponsored by Anheuser-Busch and Skinnygirl Cocktails.
May 16-17
COCA Youth Musical Auditions for Seussical Jr.
Kids and teens ages 9 to 14 should prepare 32 bars of song and bring sheet music, a resume and a headshot/photo. An accompanist will be provided. Kids and teens cast will be asked to pay a $485 participation fee; financial aid is available for those who qualify. Cast members rehearse and are fully supervised during the COCA "camp day," June 2-20, 9:00am - 3:00pm. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical Jr., with book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, co-conceived by Eric Idle and based on the works of Dr. Seuss. This production is directed by Libby Salvia, with musical direction by Joe Schoen. The performance is June 20, 2014. Auditions are Friday, May 16, from 5:00- 8:00pm and Saturday, May 17, from 12:00-3:00pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information and to register for an audition time.
Seussical Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street | New York, NY 10019 | Phone: 212.541.4684 | Fax: 212.397.4684 www.MTIShows.com
May 20
COCAbiz Artful Speaker bizLAB Intensive
COCAbiz presents bizLAB Intensives that teach business skills and strategies through participatory, creative activities. Led by a Teaching Artist and Business Strategist, bizLAB Intensives explore new ways of thinking and teach you how to apply these arts-based methods to the workplace. Artful Speaker is for anyone that must communicate complex ideas clearly to create understanding and inspire action. Participants will improve their public speaking skills - at every step from preparation to presentation - and gain confidence in front of an audience as they learn how to create and deliver an effective speech. The full-day workshop is Tuesday, May 20, from 8:00am - 5:00pm, at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Registration is $225. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocabiz.com for more information. COCAbiz 2014 programs are sponsored by Jennifer and Tom Hillman and Cannon Design.
June 2 - August 15
COCA Events, Performances and Exhibitions Last updated: March 20, 2014
COCA 2014 Summer Arts Camps
COCA Summer Arts Camps for ages 3 to 18 feature a multitude of options for exploring theatre, dance, music, visual arts, culinary arts and more. Multidisciplinary themed camps allow kids and teens the opportunity to combine activities in several areas. Camps are available in one-week sessions, with morning, afternoon and full-day options. Before and After Care available; additional fees apply. Camps meet Monday, June 2 - Friday, August 15, at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO, and Whitfield School, 175 S Mason Road, Creve Coeur, MO. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information. COCA 2014 Summer Arts Camps are presented by Mercy Kids, with additional support provided by Dierbergs and Z107.7 FM.
June 2-13
COCA 2014 Summer Teen Arts Intensives at Washington University
Ballet, Musical Theatre Audition, Photography, Theatre Design
Teens ages 14 to 18 will work with professional teaching artists during two-week intensives for ballet, musical theatre, photography and theatre design at Washington University in St. Louis. The Ballet Intensive is led by Rolando Yanes, Director of Milwaukee Ballet II and the School of the Milwaukee Ballet. The Musical Theatre Audition Intensive is led by vocal music professional Michael Beatty, theatre professional Lee Anne Mathews and dance professional Kelly Ging. The Photography Intensive is led by photography professionals Stuart Halperin and Jeff Hirsch. The Theatre Design Intensive is led by Sean Savoie, Production Manager for The Muny and resident Lighting Designer, Production Manager and Design Coordinator at Washington University. The intensives meet Monday, June 2 - Friday, June 13, from 9:00am - 3:00pm at Washington University Mallinckrodt Center, 6445 Forsyth Boulevard, St. Louis, MO. Registration is $480. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information. COCA 2014 Summer Arts Camps are presented by Mercy Kids, with additional support provided by Dierbergs and Z107.7 FM.
June 7 and 14
COCA Presents 2013-2014: Trick Boxing - Sossy Mechanics
This smash-hit physical comedy is told through rapid-fire dialogue, high-energy dance numbers, ridiculous puppetry, true love and...boxing! Caught between a rock and a hard place, Danny becomes a boxer to pay a debt and, while training for his matches, meets a dancer who teaches him some moves of her own. Brian Sostek and Megan McClellan make up the critically-acclaimed duo known as Sossy Mechanics. Recommended for teens and adults. Performances are Saturday, June 7, at 7:00pm and Saturday, June 14, at 7:00pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Tickets are $14-18. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information. COCA Presents 2013-2014 is presented by Wells Fargo Advisors, with additional support provided by Edward Jones, Mary Strauss, The Cheshire, St. Louis Public Radio, E. Reuben & Gladys Flora Grant Charitable Trust, The Mary Ranken Jordan and Ettie A. Jordan Charitable Foundation, John Allan Love Foundation, ART WORKS, Arts & Education Council, Missouri Arts Council and Regional Arts Council.
June 9
St. Louis Cooking Tour in the COCA Kitchen
Join Chef Clara Moore, author of Shop Like a Chef, on a culinary tour of various St. Louis great food neighborhoods - including Chinatown, Little Mexico and The Hill - without ever leaving the COCA kitchen. In this hands-on cooking class, participants will cook dishes from an eclectic menu that expresses different and diverse neighborhoods. As participants cook each item, they will learn more about the rich history of cooking and food shopping in St. Louis. For ages 21 and up. The workshop is Monday, June 9, from 5:30-8:30pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Registration is $30 and includes dinner. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information.
June 13 - August 29
COCA Events, Performances and Exhibitions Last updated: March 20, 2014
COCA Gallery Exhibition: Breathe - Maria Ojascastro and Rudy Zapf
In this collaborative mixed-media exhibition, Maria Ojascastro and Rudy Zapf will exhibit recent works layering prints, paint, text, and found objects as a meditation on resilience, salvaged from the relics of interrupted journeys. At first glance, the artists' pieces are visually dissimilar; however, each of these artists approach their work through both layering and subtractive processes - just as breathing is a continuous exercise of bringing in and letting go. Viewers become archeologists, interpreting meaning through the artifacts that their senses unearth. The opening reception is Friday, June 13, from 6:00- 8:00pm in the Millstone Gallery at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. The exhibition is free and open to the public through Sunday, August 29. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information. Breathe is presented by the Arthur and Helen Baer Charitable Foundation, with additional support provided by The Millstone Foundation, Arts & Education Council, Missouri Arts Council and Regional Arts Council.
June 20
COCA Youth Summer Musical: Seussical Jr.
COCA's Youth Summer Musical is Seussical Jr., with book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, co-conceived by Eric Idle and based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical Jr., a fantastical musical extravaganza transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus. This production is directed by Libby Salvia, with musical direction by Joe Schoen. The performance is Friday, June 20, at 7:00pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Tickets are $6-8. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information. COCA 2014 Summer Arts Camps are presented by Mercy Kids, with additional support provided by Dierbergs and Z107.7 FM.
Seussical Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street | New York, NY 10019 | Phone: 212.541.4684 | Fax: 212.397.4684 www.MTIShows.com
June 21
Art & Wellness Workshop
This workshop, which highlights the healing and meditative power of art creation, is comprised of hands- on projects led by artists Maria Ojascastro and Rudy Zapf. Working with Maria Ojascastro in the morning, participants will manipulate pre-printed images and text into a vehicle for personal expression to create a unique mixed-media work of art. After a boxed lunch, participants will work with Rudy Zapf to create mixed media "story boxes" that house found and created objects, words and art materials to tell a story. This workshop is appropriate for students with varied art backgrounds ages 18 and up. This workshop is presented in conjunction with Breathe, an exhibition of Ojascastro's and Zapf's work in the Millstone Gallery at COCA opening June 13, 2014, that layers prints, paint, text and found objects as a meditation on resilience, salvaged from disrupted journeys. The workshop is Saturday, June 21, from 9:30am - 3:30pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Registration is $55. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information.
June 26
Taste of COCA: Ragtime Rehearsal
Taste of COCA events are bite-sized events for adults providing an opportunity to sample the arts at COCA. Each TOC event includes a creative arts experience, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Join Director Grace Austin, Vocal Director Phil Woodmore and the cast of Ragtime for a backstage preview of the highly-anticipated production celebrating the 10th anniversary of the COCA Summer Musical. For ages 21 and up. The event is Thursday, June 26, from 6:00-7:30pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Tickets are $20 per person. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information. Taste of COCA events are hosted by the COCA Associate Board and are sponsored by Anheuser-Busch and Skinnygirl Cocktails.
July 25-26
COCA Events, Performances and Exhibitions Last updated: March 20, 2014
COCA Presents 2013-2014: Ragtime - COCA Summer Musical
COCA Theatre Company (CTC) presents Ragtime, with book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow. The COCA Summer Musical celebrates its 10th anniversary with this powerful portrait of life in turn-of-the-century America. Ragtime draws upon the era's rich and varied music to tell the story of three extraordinary families struggling to make sense of life in America. In honor of the anniversary, the cast includes students chosen by area- wide audition as well as CTC alumni from the last 10 years of COCA Summer Musicals. This CTC production is directed by Grace Austin, with musical direction by Adaron Jackson, vocal direction by Phil Woodmore, and choreography by Lee Nolting and Chris Page. Recommended for teens and adults. Performances are Friday, July 25, at 7:00pm and Saturday, July 26, at 2:00pm and 7:00pm, at Edison Theatre at Washington University, 6445 Forsyth Boulevard, St. Louis, MO. Tickets are $18. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information. COCA Presents 2013-2014 is presented by Wells Fargo Advisors, with additional support provided by Edward Jones, Mary Strauss, The Cheshire, St. Louis Public Radio, E. Reuben & Gladys Flora Grant Charitable Trust, The Mary Ranken Jordan and Ettie A. Jordan Charitable Foundation, John Allan Love Foundation, ART WORKS, Arts & Education Council, Missouri Arts Council and Regional Arts Council. Ragtime is sponsored by Mary Strauss, with additional support provided by Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation and The Tarlow Family Foundation.
Ragtime is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street | New York, NY 10019 | Phone: 212.541.4684 | Fax: 212.397.4684 www.MTIShows.com
August 16
Asian Market Tour of St. Louis
Join Chef Clara Moore, author of Shop Like a Chef, on this educating and delicious tour of St. Louis Asian markets. Participants will travel to a variety of small stores and explore the shelves and freezers while learning about new ingredients and equipment. Chef Clara will explain how to shop for seafood and other diverse ingredients while helping participants understand how to use them in simple recipes. The tour will end with a Korean-style lunch at Chef Clara's favorite Korean restaurant. Participants will learn how to shop for diverse ingredients and use them in simple recipes. The tour ends with lunch at Clara's favorite Korean restaurant. The tour begins and ends at COCA, with transportation provided by COCA. The tour is Saturday, August 16, from 10:00am - 1:00pm, at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Registration is $30 and includes lunch. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information.
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