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educator resources Visit Coterie.Edublogs.orgEducatorsandgroupleaderswillfindlessonplansandclassroomextensionstohelpyourfieldtripreachbeyondthewallsofTheCoterie,alongwithbooksandwebsitesthatdeepenstudentunder-standingofthethemesandtopicspresented.

Box office hours:Monday-Friday9am–4:30pmOn performance weekends, the box office opens at noon; closing hours vary based on performance schedule.

Groups are encouraged to book well in advance as many performances fill up months prior to the production opening. Payment, however, is not due in full until 30 days prior to the performance date. When reserving, estimate high. Reducing the number of tickets is possible until payment is received. There is no penalty for canceling a reservation before your pay-ment is due. Once payment is received, there are no refunds, exchanges or cancellations.

The Coterie offers information about multiple transportation grants available to those who qualify on our website at thecoterie.org/bring-group.

The Coterie’s main stage is one of the most intimate performing spaces in Kansas City, putting all the magic at your fingertips.

The Coterie’s home at the Crown Center shops offers a variety of dining choices, many of which offer lunch specials for school groups. A list of participating restaurants can be found on our website at thecoterie.org/bring-group.

Cover: The Miraculous Adventures of Edward Tulane at Childsplay (Tempe, AZ), directed by David Saar. Photo by Tim Trumble. Back Cover: Tim Scott in Seussical. Photo by J. Robert Schraeder.

This page: Tim Scott and Nick Grant in Seussical. Photo by J. Robert Schraeder.

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Please Note: Group orders paid with a credit card will incur a $5.00 service charge.Due to the nature of live theatre, play selection, performance schedule and casting are subject to change.

Save up to 66% off individual ticket prices when you bring a group of 20 or more from your school, community organization, religious institution, senior center, birthday party, or book club.

opening nights

interpreted performances in American Sign Language

Post-performance Question and Answer session with the Company

Post-performance improv Aftergame by the Culture Hacks

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Attend the first week and save! Available the 1st Tuesday through Sunday of each show except during Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ and To Whom It May Inspire.

$6.50Weekends

holiday ProductionRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ November4–January4 $6 Weekdays $7Weekends

Group Tickets For all shows except the holiday production. Not applicable Opening Nights.

Spotlight Club Membership

$90 For10FlExPAssTiCkETsValid for any show or combination of shows in the 2014/2015 Season. Visit thecoterie.org for details.

$10 for youth under 18, students, and seniors 60 years of age and older

$15 for adults

holiday ProductionRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ November4–January4

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individual Tickets For all shows except the holiday production.

Weekend performances are Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays.

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When Rosa Parks, a black, upstanding citizen of the community, refuses to give up her seat to a white man, she is jailed, giving the black community of Montgomery, AL, an opportunity to stage a bus boycott to protest bus segregation. A new young pastor, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is selected as the leader of the newly formed Montgomery Improvement Association, the organization that will lead the boycott. With keen intensity and uplifting songs of the period, a dynamic cast reveals this compelling story.Curriculumextensions:Analyze how and why individuals and events develop and interact; analyze historical events and their impact on present-day society. Find Resources at: coterie.edublogs.orginteractiveForum:A post-show experience built into the performance explores what was really at stake, as well as strategic thinking.Approximate length: 65 minutes

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ROSA PARKS AND THE MONTGOMERY BUS BOYCOTT By Sue GreenbergDirectedbyBradshawseptember23–october19,2014

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Sheri Roulette Mosley and Teisha Bankston in A Star Ain’t Nothin’ but a Hole in Heaven. Photo by J. Robert Schraeder.

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER™Based on “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” animated television special, adapted from a story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks, music and lyrics by Johnny Marks DirectedbyJeffChurchNovember4,2014–January4,2015

The beloved stop-motion classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ and his friends soar off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. From fleeing the Abominable Snow Monster™ to saving Christmas, join Rudolph™ and his friends Clarice™, Hermey the Elf™, and Yukon Cornelius™ as their adventures teach us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Don’t miss this wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the little misfit in all of us.Curriculumextensions: Analyze how two or more texts/media sources address similar themes/topics (“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” lyrics & story); assess how point- of-view shapes the content of a story and emotional development of a character. Find Resources at: coterie.edublogs.orgApproximate length: 55 minutes

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All elements © and ™ under license to Character Arts, LLCBased on the animated television special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and the stage production directed and conceived by Jeff Frank and First Stage. Script adaptation by Robert Penola. Arrangements and orchestrations by Timothy Splain. Scenic and puppet designs by Brandon Kirkham.

Edward Tulane is a three-foot tall toy rabbit, beautifully made, with a wardrobe of exquisite clothes. Though he’s made of china and can’t move, he can certainly think. And despite being much loved, he doesn’t love anyone but himself. On a cruise ship, Edward is thrown overboard by mean boys, thus beginning an unexpected journey that carries him through many years to different owners. Edward the china rab-bit discovers that even a heart of the most breakable kind can learn to love, to lose, and to love again.Curriculumextensions:Analyze how two or more texts/media sources address similar themes/topics (The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane); assess how point-of-view shapes the content of a story and emotional development of a character. Find Resources at: coterie.edublogs.orgApproximate length: 1:15

THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANEBy Dwayne Hartford From the book by Kate DiCamillo (Because of Winn-Dixie, The Tale of Despereaux) DirectedbyDavidsaarJanuary27–March1,2015

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The Miraculous Adventures of Edward Tulane at Childsplay (Tempe, AZ), directed by David Saar. Photo by Tim Trumble.

TO WHOM IT MAY INSPIRE [inletters,stories&song]Conceived&directedbyCoterieArtisticDirectorJeffChurchAt The Coterie March 3 - March 8, 2015

The Coterie brings the inspirational words of historical and contemporary authors, statesmen, explorers, teach-ers, scientists, inventors - even kids themselves - together in this premiere created and directed by Coterie Artis-tic Director Jeff Church. Masterfully shaped speeches, letters, accounts, poems, song, and more cover everything from career advice to rousing words of powerful persuasion from past and pres-ent. Uplifting and enlightening fuel for hearts and minds!Curriculumextensions: Analyze historical events and their impact on present-day society; evaluate character’s point-of-view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric. Find Resources at: coterie.edublogs.orgApproximate length: 60 minutesThe Coterie will tour two versions of To Whom It May Inspire throughout the metro area from January 21 – February 27, 2015. In addition to the version for Grades 6-12, which will perform on the mainstage (above), a version specifically created for younger students will also be available for Grades 1-5. See inside back cover for tour and booking details.

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“It is fun to have fun, but you have to know how!” says the Cat in the tall red and white hat. Featuring Sally and her brother, their pet Fish, Thing 1 and Thing 2, and all of the favorite moments from the classic Dr. Seuss tale. Zany fun and adventures abound! With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, the Cat is certainly fun to play with. And he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. But what will mom find when she gets home...? Curriculumextensions: Analyze how two or more texts/media sources address similar themes/topics, connect a relationship be-tween words and visuals to tell a story. Find Resources at: coterie.edublogs.org

DR. SEUSS’ THE CAT IN THE HATBy Katie Mitchell from the book by Dr. SeussDirectedbyHeidiVanMarch31–May17,2015

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Morgan Reilly Hennessy, Lily Kincade Giovagnoli, Tim Scott, Journey Tupper, Annie Nourse, and Olivia Loepp in Seussical. Photo by J. Robert Schraeder.

interactiveForum: A pre- and post-show experience built into the performance will explore Dr. Seuss’ world and engage kids physically and cognitively. Approximate length: 50 minutes

?A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOADBook and lyrics by Willie RealeMusic by Robert RealeBased on the books by Arnold LobelDirectedandchoreographedbyJerryJayCranfordJune16–August2,2015

Well-loved characters hop from the page to the stage in this Tony-nominated musical following two great friends - the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad - through four, fun-filled seasons. Part vaudeville, part make- believe, all charm, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD tells the story of a friendship that endures, weathering all seasons. The jazzy, upbeat score bubbles with melody and wit; an inventive, exuberant, and enchanting musical for the whole family. Approximate length: 60 minutes

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Phil Fiorini in The Wind in the Willows. Photo by J. Robert Schraeder.

interactiveForum: A pre- and post-show experience built into the performance will explore Dr. Seuss’ world and engage kids physically and cognitively. Approximate length: 50 minutes

DRAMATIC HEALTH EDUCATION PROJECT: STDS/HIV FrEEbookingsavailableyear-round

REACHING THE WRITE MINDSin-schoolplaywritingworkshop.Availableyear-round

TO WHOM IT MAY INSPIRE [inletters,stories&song]Conceived&directedbyCoterieArtisticDirectorJeffChurchJanuary21–February27,2015(PerformingatTheCoterieMarch3-8,2015)

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An award-winning collaboration program between The Coterie, UMKC Schools of Medicine and Pharmacy, and KU Medical Center School of Nursing to educate teens about the transmission and prevention of STDs and HIV/AIDS. Professional actors and medical, pharmacy, and nursing students trained as peer educators, employ hard hitting monologues, slides, and music to present stories of HIV+ teenagers in the Kansas City area. Followed by an intensive question and answer period, the award-winning program is highly lauded for its balanced message.

Audience Maximum: 9th - 12th graders, 20 – 150 students per presentation; 8th graders, 20 – 50 students per presentation

Length: 45 - 60 minutes, including the question and answer session

Tour Fee: FREE of charge. A mileage fee may be charged outside the KC metro area.

Give a voice to emerging young writers in your junior high, senior high, or home school organization. Based on an acclaimed program developed by The Coterie’s Artistic Director, Jeff Church, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Students will learn to create settings, devise scenarios, build characters, and write two monologues and two scenes. Following this seminar, participants may be selected to develop their plays as a member of The Coterie’s Young Playwrights Roundtable.For grades 7-12. Can be adapted for upper elementary students. Reaching the Write Minds can be conducted in your school or another selected site.Maximum Participants: 20 studentsLength: May be held in one five-hour session OR in two sessions, each 2 1/2 hours in length Program Fee: $300

Using the actual inspirational words of historical and contemporary authors, states-men, explorers, teachers, scientists, inventors — even kids themselves — we have organized two versions of our school tour: an intimate, uplifting version for lower grades (audience size limited), or a rousing, powerful school assembly version for older students (unlimited audience size). Covering everything from persuasion to career advice, three skilled actors transform this collection of masterfully shaped speeches, letters, accounts and more into fuel to enlighten students. Curriculum extensions: Evaluate character’s point-of-view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric; analyze historical events and their impact on present-day society. Find Resources at: coterie.edublogs.orgApproximate length: 60 minutes1st - 5th grades: $525; $500 second show on same day/same site. Audience maximum – 350.6th - High School: weekday touring fee $775; $700 second daytime show on same day/same site; evening/weekends $880. Audience maximum – unlimited.

TOUR BOOKINGS & INFORMATION ContactAnnetteFilippi,ProjectCoordinator,at(816)474-4241

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