It’s the 20th anniversary of COCA Summer Musicals, and we’re planning a spectacular celebration!
Over the past two decades, COCA Summer Musicals have been a source of inspiration, talent, and community. From the first read through to the final bow, these productions have showcased the immense creativity and dedication of our students, staff, and alumni. Contributions from our alumni have played a significant role in the success and growth of this program, and we want to honor that legacy.
To commemorate this special milestone, we’re planning an incredible production of The Color Purple that will feature alumni and current students on stage together. On opening night, we’ll host a special alumni event that includes tickets to The Color Purple and a party following the show, so that our alumni have the opportunity to reconnect and celebrate with us.
We invite our alumni to participate in this celebration:
- If you are interested in being on stage in a role, we are holding auditions on January 6–7. Audition Information & Details
- If you are unable to commit to the entire rehearsal process, we welcome alumni who wish to participate in the finale of the show. We will host a rehearsal on Thursday, July 18, after that you can join us on stage at any of the scheduled performance dates during the finale.
- Join us for COCA’s Alumni Reunion & Opening Night of The Color Purple on Friday, July 19 at 5:30PM. Come celebrate the 20th anniversary of COCA Summer Musicals, help us honor COCA supporters Diane Davenport & Mary Strauss, and reconnect with old friends! Enjoy a pre-show reception, a performance of The Color Purple, and an after party with music by DJ Lamar Harris. More Information & RSVP
- If you aren’t able to join us for our anniversary events, we would love to feature any memories, photos, or stories you’d like to share for a commemorative project. Your experiences are an essential part of the COCA Summer Musical legacy, and we’d love to feature them in our celebrations. Please email any pictures or videos to Lucy Gossett at alumni@cocastl.org.
Save the date for July 19, 2024, and stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks. We’re eager to have you back on campus to share in the joy and nostalgia as we mark this incredible milestone.
Thank you for being an integral part of the COCA community. We can’t wait to celebrate 20 years of musical magic!
