BALLET AND CONTEMPORARY INTENSIVE JUNE 6–17, 2016 | Ages 11–13 & 14–18 | $550 This dance intensive will focus on the traditional ballet curriculum, as well as contemporary modern dance with guest artist instructors and performers. This program is designed for students who have had extensive training with a minimum of two years of pointe work. ACTING AUDITION INTENSIVE JUNE 6–10, 2016 | $310 This intensive will focus on developing acting technique, including voice and speech, movement, character development and textual analysis led by Pete Winfrey and Greg Cuellar. Students will work on improvisation, scene study, monologues, headshot selection and resume preparation. MUSICAL THEATRE AUDITION INTENSIVE JUNE 13–17, 2016 | $310 Professional Director and Choreographer Tony Parise will coach participants in all three disciplines: acting, singing and dancing. He will help in selecting and polishing appropriate monologues, and developing the perfect song for their vocal range and personal style. Basic ballet, tap and jazz will be covered as well as delivering cold readings from a script with confidence. VOICE INTENSIVE I JUNE 6–10, 2016 | $310 Students will focus on technical skills such as sight reading, diction, breathing and tone production. Students will leave the intensive with two to three contrasting songs prepared for their vocal portfolio, led by Philip A. Woodmore and Michael Beatty. VOICE INTENSIVE II JUNE 13–17, 2016 | $310 This intensive is developed for vocalists who have completed COCA Voice Intensive I and are interested in more advanced strategies for preparing auditions. Students will focus on technical skills, such as sight reading, diction, breathing and tone production. Led by Philip A. Woodmore and Michael Beatty. MEMPHIS COCA Summer Musical FRI, JUL 29 | 7:00PM SAT, JUL 30 | 2:00 & 7:00PM Tickets $16 Edison Theatre at Washington University, 6445 Forsyth Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63105. Set in the underground dance clubs, radio stations, and recording studios of 1950’s Memphis, this hot musical bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a tale filled with laughter, soul and rock & roll! Book and lyrics by Joe Dipietro; music and lyrics by David Bryan; based on a concept by George W. George. PRESENTED BY MARY STRAUSS. 524 Trinity Avenue | St. Louis, MO 63130 314.725.6555 | www.cocastl.org COCA STUDENT COMPANY AUDITIONS Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit 5682 St. Louis, MO Tickets: 314.561.4877 or www.cocastl.org BUILDING CLOSED: APR 29 | MAY 30 | JUL 4 BUILDING HOURS: Winter/Spring (before June 6) MON–FRI | 9:00AM–9:00PM SAT | 9:00AM–6:00PM SUN | 11:00AM–6:00PM Summer (after June 6) MON–THUR | 7:30AM–9:00PM FRI | 7:30AM–6:00PM SAT | 9:00AM–5:00PM SUN | CLOSED Summer Box Office Hours TUE/THU | 2:00–6:00PM SAT | 10:00AM–3:00PM Summer Registration Office Hours MON–FRI | 7:30AM–6:00PM SAT–SUN | CLOSED SHREK THE MUSICAL JR. COCA Youth Musical FRI, JUN 24 | 7:00PM SAT, JUN 25 | 1:00PM Tickets $6–10 This family-friendly musical comedy follows the adventures of an ogre named Shrek who sets off on a quest to save a princess from a dragon. However, it turns out that in order to ultimately succeed, Shrek must battle an even bigger obstacle: learning how to believe in himself and open his heart to others. Talented teens will work with COCA’s professional teaching artists during these intensives in Washington University’s state-of-the-art facilities. JUN 6–17 | 9:00AM–3:00PM | Ages 14–18 | $310–550 APPLICATIONS DUE BY MAY 15, 2016! REGISTER FOR TWO ONE-WEEK INTENSIVES FOR JUST $550! CALL 314.561.4898 FOR DETAILS. COCA THEATRE COMPANY (CTC) FALL AUDITIONS AKEELAH AND THE BEE Akeelah has a crazy passion for words, but this gift is almost overwhelmed by the challenge of her daily life in a tough, Chicago neighborhood. Her aptitude earns her a spot in the National Spelling Bee, which inspires the people in her neighborhood with her courage and tenacity. Akeelah and the Bee will run from November 4–6, 2016. Ages 11–18 FRI, AUG 12 | 4:00PM | 7796 FRI, AUG 12 | 5:00PM | 7797 SAT, AUG 13 | 12:00PM | 7798 SAT, AUG 13 | 1:00PM | 7799 SAT, AUG 13 | 2:00PM | 7800 Students should prepare a monologue and bring a resume and a headshot. Those cast must pay a $195 participation fee; financial assistance is available. 2016–2017 STUDENT DANCE COMPANY AUDITIONS: BALLET ECLECTICA, COCADANCE AND THE COCA HIP-HOP CREW Advance registration for all student dance company auditions is required. Students auditioning for more than one company (two maximum) must register for and attend both. Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to the audition start time. Mock Audition An informational meeting for parents and dancers of all ages who are new to COCA. THU, MAY 12 | 7:15–8:15PM Returning Junior/Apprentice Company Members and Dancers New to COCA SUN, MAY 15 | Ages 10–13 | 11:30AM–1:30PM SUN, MAY 15 | Ages 14–18 | 2:00–4:00PM ALLEGRO/ALLEGRO CHAMBER CHOIR AUDITIONS Ages 11–18 | THU, MAY 19 | 5:00–8:00PM Students are invited to audition for Allegro, COCA’s vocal ensemble. Students should prepare one song and bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Allegro’s season runs September–May. Must be a member of Allegro in order to participate in Chamber Choir. COCA SUMMER TEEN ARTS INTENSIVES AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY THE GUIDE CLASSES SUMMER 2016 Visit www.cocastl.org/register to register for auditions. No charges or registration fees apply. Financial assistance for required dues is available for those who qualify. Financial assistance for required dues is available for those who qualify. Enriching Lives and Building Community Through the Arts FOR ALL AGES! COCA Presents, our signature performance series, features high-quality theatre experiences for adults and children alike. Subscribe today at www.cocastl.org/subscribe. COCA PRESENTS 2016–2017 SEASON PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE! Missouri’s only ACCPAS-accredited school.
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BALLET AND CONTEMPORARY INTENSIVE JUNE 6–17, 2016 | Ages 11–13 & 14–18 | $550This dance intensive will focus on the traditional ballet curriculum, as well as contemporary modern dance with guest artist instructors and performers. This program is designed for students who have had extensive training with a minimum of two years of pointe work.
ACTING AUDITION INTENSIVE JUNE 6–10, 2016 | $310This intensive will focus on developing acting technique, including voice and speech, movement, character development and textual analysis led by Pete Winfrey and Greg Cuellar. Students will work on improvisation, scene study, monologues, headshot selection and resume preparation.
MUSICAL THEATRE AUDITION INTENSIVEJUNE 13–17, 2016 | $310Professional Director and Choreographer Tony Parise will coach participants in all three disciplines: acting, singing and dancing. He will help in selecting and polishing appropriate monologues, and developing the perfect song for their vocal range and personal style. Basic ballet, tap and jazz will be covered as well as delivering cold readings from a script with confidence.
VOICE INTENSIVE I JUNE 6–10, 2016 | $310Students will focus on technical skills such as sight reading, diction, breathing and tone production. Students will leave the intensive with two to three contrasting songs prepared for their vocal portfolio, led by Philip A. Woodmore and Michael Beatty.
VOICE INTENSIVE II JUNE 13–17, 2016 | $310This intensive is developed for vocalists who have completed COCA Voice Intensive I and are interested in more advanced strategies for preparing auditions. Students will focus on technical skills, such as sight reading, diction, breathing and tone production. Led by Philip A. Woodmore and Michael Beatty.
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FRI, JUN 24 | 7:00PMSAT, JUN 25 | 1:00PMTickets $6–10
This family-friendly musical comedy follows the adventures of an ogre named Shrek who sets off on a quest to save a princess from a dragon. However, it turns out that in order to ultimately succeed, Shrek must battle an even bigger obstacle: learning how to believe in himself and open his heart to others.
Talented teens will work with COCA’s professional teaching artists during these intensives in Washington University’s state-of-the-art facilities.
JUN 6–17 | 9:00AM–3:00PM | Ages 14–18 | $310–550
APPLICATIONS DUE BY MAY 15, 2016!
REGISTER FOR TWO ONE-WEEK INTENSIVES FOR JUST $550! CALL 314.561.4898 FOR DETAILS.
COCA THEATRE COMPANY (CTC)FALL AUDITIONS
AKEELAH AND THE BEEAkeelah has a crazy passion for words, but this gift is almost overwhelmed by the challenge of her daily life in a tough, Chicago neighborhood. Her aptitude earns her a spot in the National Spelling Bee, which inspires the people in her neighborhood with her courage and tenacity. Akeelah and the Bee will run from November 4–6, 2016.
Ages 11–18FRI, AUG 12 | 4:00PM | 7796FRI, AUG 12 | 5:00PM | 7797SAT, AUG 13 | 12:00PM | 7798SAT, AUG 13 | 1:00PM | 7799SAT, AUG 13 | 2:00PM | 7800
Students should prepare a monologue and bring a resume and a headshot. Those cast must pay a $195 participation fee; financial assistance is available.
2016–2017 STUDENT DANCE COMPANY AUDITIONS: BALLET ECLECTICA, COCADANCE AND THE COCA HIP-HOP CREW Advance registration for all student dance company auditions is required. Students auditioning for more than one company (two maximum) must register for and attend both. Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to the audition start time.
Mock AuditionAn informational meeting for parents and dancers of all ages who are new to COCA.THU, MAY 12 | 7:15–8:15PM
Returning Junior/Apprentice Company Members and Dancers New to COCASUN, MAY 15 | Ages 10–13 | 11:30AM–1:30PMSUN, MAY 15 | Ages 14–18 | 2:00–4:00PM
ALLEGRO/ALLEGRO CHAMBER CHOIR AUDITIONSAges 11–18 | THU, MAY 19 | 5:00–8:00PMStudents are invited to audition for Allegro, COCA’s vocal ensemble. Students should prepare one song and bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Allegro’s season runs September–May. Must be a member of Allegro in order to participate in Chamber Choir.
COCA SUMMER TEEN ARTS INTENSIVES AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
THE GUIDE CLASSES SUMMER 2016
Visit www.cocastl.org/register to register for auditions. No charges or registration fees apply. Financial assistance for required dues is available for those who qualify.
Financial assistance for required dues is available for those who qualify.
Enriching Lives and Building Community Through the Arts
FOR ALL AGES!
COCA Presents, our signature performance series, features high-quality theatre experiences for adults and children alike.
Subscribe today at www.cocastl.org/subscribe.
COCA PRESENTS 2016–2017 SEASON PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE!
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SUMMER CLASSES MEET JUNE 6–AUGUST 21REGISTRATION ENDS JUNE 25
COCA CLASS PASS$20 per class
For professional performing artists and college students ONLY, the COCA Class Pass allows users to “drop in” to classes at their convenience, regardless of their busy rehearsal and performance schedules. COCA Class Passes can be purchased online or in person at the Registration Office.
MAYMESTER
MON, MAY 9–THU, JUN 2
COCA offers Intermediate and Advanced level dance classes each May to bridge the gap between the Winter/Spring and Summer semesters. Register online or use a COCA Class Pass (subject to class availability).
Visit www.cocastl.org for the full Maymester schedule.
NEW CLASS!
Students will learn proper vocal technique, breath control, posture and vocal health as they learn fun material from a variety of music genres and styles. They will work on repertoire that includes ensemble numbers as well as solo features in a safe and supportive environment. No previous training is required.
At COCA, we pride ourselves on offering some of the most creative summer arts camps for kids and teens. Our campers have the opportunity to learn and experience new things, build their skills and—most importantly—have fun! They’ll find ways to express themselves in various disciplines—through dance, drama, poetry, sculpture, songwriting, videography, and much, much more.
JUN 6–AUG 19 | Ages 3–18University City and Creve Coeur
Visit www.cocastl.org to register.
HOW TO REGISTERONLINEwww.cocastl.org/register
BY MAILPrint a form online and return with payment (checks ONLY) to: COCA, Attn: Registration 524 Trinity Avenue | St. Louis, MO 63130
IN PERSONVisit COCA’s Registration Office during office hours:
Winter/Spring (before June 6) MON–FRI | 9:00AM–6:00PM
Summer (after June 6) MON–FRI | 7:30AM–6:00PM Open select Saturdays: JUN 4 | JUN 11 | JUN 18 | JUN 25 | 9:00AM–3:00PM
Visit www.cocastl.org/register for full descriptions of all programs.
PLACEMENT QUESTIONSIf you need assistance with placement, visit www.cocastl.org/placement.
MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNTSStudents registering for three or more full-semester classes are eligible for a discount applied per person, per semester. 3–4 classes: $45 off those classes 5 classes or more: $75 off those classes
PAYMENT PLANSA 25% down payment, registration fee and $10 processing fee are required upon registration. Your credit card or checking account will automatically be billed in equal payments on June, July and August 15 for remaining balance.
NO CLASSES ON FRIDAY, APRIL 29 to accommodate the annual COCAcabana fundraising event. This event accounts for nearly 20% of COCA’s annual contributed revenue which is critical to our daily operations. We appreciate your understanding.
RETURNED PAYMENT POLICYIt is COCA’s policy to charge a $25 fee for any returned payments (checks or credit cards). Those whose payments are returned may lose the privilege to pay via check, credit card and payment plan.
WITHDRAWALS/REFUNDS Tuition fees will be refunded, less a $25 processing fee per class, if a withdrawal form is submitted (available at COCA or online) by June 4. Registration fees are non-refundable.
To view all COCA Registration Policies, visit www.cocastl.org.
Reading Time Across Words and Numbers: Visualization Projects by Heather Corcoran FRI, APR 1–SAT, MAY 21
Presented by the Arthur and Helen Baer Charitable Foundation, with additional support provided by The Millstone Foundation and Missouri Arts Council.
OPENING RECEPTION FRI, APR 1 | 6:00–8:00PM
Designer, writer and educator Heather Corcoran presents her poetic take on data visualization in this body of work that explores the passing of time based on observation, indexes, and time-based numerical data. For more information about the artist, visit corcoranfordesign.com.
ARTIST’S PANELMapping Time: Short Story as Visual FormWED, APR 13 | 7:00–8:00PM
Panelists: • HeatherCorcoran,DirectoroftheCollege
and Graduate School of Art, Washington University
• JessicaBaran,Director,FortGondoCompound for the Arts
• DavidSchuman,DirectorofMFA,CreativeWriting, Washington University
Visit www.cocastl.org/register for full descriptions.
C Indicates classes for Adults.
MONDAY 9:30–10:55AM BALLET ages 16+ C $195 Adult Intermediate 7543
2:00–2:55PM MUSICAL THEATRE ages 13 to 18 $180 Musical Theatre Audition Class Open 7643
2:30–3:55PM BALLET ages 12+ C $195 Teen & Adult Advanced Beginner 7561
3:00–3:55PM HIP-HOP ages 14+ $180 Advanced 7663
SAVE THE DATE! TASTE OF COCA: FAMILY STYLEHosted by the COCA Associate Board
Join COCA staff and families to learn about all the ways you can take a “bite” out of COCA’s offerings that you haven’t had the chance to try yet! We’ll be offering sampler dance, theatre, circus and visual art classes for kids and adults, and a chance to get in behind the scenes with the family theatre for which COCA is known!
SAT, AUG 27 | 10:00AM–2:00PM | FREE
Registration is required at www.cocastl.org/familystyle. COCA is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and
Precollegiate Arts Schools (ACCPAS)—Missouri’s only ACCPAS-accredited school.
IN THE MILLSTONE GALLERY
MAY 26 & 28 | $20 per class
Offered in conjunction with Dance St. Louis’ ninth annual Spring to Dance Festival 2016, sponsored by Emerson.
