Coterie Theatre

'Bud, Not Buddy' Explores Racism And The Depression With Young Audiences

Steve Walker — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Traditional ideas about theater for young audiences can get stuck in a library full of mischievous animals and recycled fairy tales. But the Coterie Theatre - named by Time magazine as one of the top five theaters for young audiences in the United States - strives to be more adventurous, as in its new show for elementary school students that discusses jazz, the Depression, and racism.

'BlackTop Sky' Marks Young Playwright's Homecoming

Steve Walker — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:00:00 +0000

The world premiere of the play BlackTop Sky, opening this weekend at the Unicorn Theatre, marks a homecoming for its author.

Teenage Playwright Wins National Competition

Steve Walker — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:19:38 +0000

Thirty years ago, legendary Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim might have sensed that the pool of up-and-coming playwrights was a bit lacking.

"American Idol" Meets" Ugly Duckling" in "Lucky Duck"

Steve Walker — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:35:00 +0000

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Kansas City, MO – Since Hans Christian Anderson put plume to paper for the fairy tale "The Ugly Duckling," many creative artists- from Disney to Prokofiev - have been inspired to put their own spin on it. The latest version is "Lucky Duck," a Coterie Theatre musical for young audiences.