Theater Group: CENTER OF CREATIVE ARTS

Address:
6880 Washington Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63130

Phone: 314-725-6555

Email: info@cocastl.org

Website: http://cocastl.org

Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most famous stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid takes the audience to a magical underwater kingdom. In this world, a young mermaid named Ariel dreams to leave her ocean home to live on land. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn…
Team M | COCA – Center of Creative Arts

In Team M, the world premiere of a new musical written by Dr. Philip Woodmore, the audience is invited to a weekly support group meeting, in the heart of Macey, Indiana. Here, we meet eight people who come together under the guidance of their support group leader and the broader community to explore notions of wellness. As…
Verve

Verve showcases COCA’s Pre-Professional Division dance companies, COCAdance and Ballet Eclectica. This production is the culmination of their work throughout the season, featuring 12 dance works across three different programs. To prepare for this concert, COCA pre-professional dancers experience creative development residencies with renowned guest artists from around the world. This year, audiences will witness an inspiring tribute to Miles Davis in honor of his 100th…
Improv Troupe: COCA Ignites! | COCA – Center of Creative Arts

Don’t miss this fun, interactive performance by the company members in COCA’s Improv Troupe. Performers practice long-form and short-form improvisation, sketch comedy, and activities that involve audience participation. Using prompts, games, and thematic music, audiences help to create the characters, settings, and stories that drive these performances. Color: #9164ccStreet: 6880 Washington Ave.City: St. LouisState: MOZip: 63130Phone: 314-725-6555Email: info@cocastl.orgUrl: http://cocastl.org
She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition

By Qui Nguyen She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition tells the story of high schooler Agnes Evans as she deals with the death of her younger sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she gets pulled into an exciting adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s escape. In this fast-paced comedy laden…
Joyful

Joyful is an unforgettable evening of song and celebration! The stage comes alive with the talent and spirit of COCA’s premier vocal ensembles, Allegro Senior and Allegro Junior Vocal Companies, joined by our collaborators, The St. Louis Children’s Choirs, and other guest artists. Immerse yourself in the joy of the holiday season with a concert program that…
Illuminated Echoes

Illuminated Echoes is a full-length dance work created by award-winning artist Tommie-Waheed Evans for COCAdance, COCA’s modern and contemporary pre-professional dance company. The piece is inspired by the light installations of artist James Turrell and combines dance, sound, and visual art to create an unforgettable experience. Evans mixes light, movement, and sound, allowing the audience to…
Improv Troupe: COCA Ignites!

Don’t miss this fun, interactive performance by the company members in COCA’s Improv Troupe. Performers practice long-form and short-form improvisation, sketch comedy, and activities that involve audience participation. Using prompts, games, and thematic music, audiences help to create the characters, settings, and stories that drive these performances. Recommended for All Ages Run Time: 1 hour Color: #9164ccStreet: 6880…
New Works Festival

Returning this season is a very special program aimed at nurturing the talent of emerging artists, COCA’s Choreographic Lab. A selected choreographer engages in a six-week creative journey at COCA where they work with COCA’s Pre-Professional artists and world-renowned mentors in dance who guide their vision to the stage. The New Works Festival showcases how mentorship can have a multi-level impact on the innovative craft…
Seussical JR.

Director: Drew Humphrey, Music Director: Khalid McGhee, Choreographer: Dawn Gilbertson, Assistant Director: Ryan Douglass 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 from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to…