"A theatre that resolutely refuses to talk down to its audience" is how Travel+Leisure magazine described The Coterie, with its mission to communicate across boundaries to children, teenagers, teachers and parents.
In preparation for your field trip, The Coterie provides an exceptional menu of resources and activities to educators at coterie.edublogs.org.
Shows that are fun for every age! Reserve Now & Pay Later when bringing 20 or more people to a live performance at The Coterie.
Group rates only $6.00-$13.00 per person depending on show title and date.
Call to make your reservation today!
To make a reservation for your group, please contact:
THE COTERIE BOX OFFICE
816.474.6552 between the hours of 10am and 4pm Monday-Friday
(Educators and youth groups should visit the Edublog link above for group visits)
Reserve Now
Payment is due in full 30 days prior to the performance date.
There is no penalty for cancelling or reducing a reservation before payment is due.
Groups are encouraged to book well in advance once the date(s) and performance(s) have been selected as many weekday performances fill up months prior to the production opening.
Estimate high; reducing the number of tickets is possible until payment is received. There is no penalty for canceling a reservation before your payment is due. We strongly recommend one adult for every 20 students. Everyone attending the play must have a paid admission.
Pay Later
Payment is due in full 30 days in advance of your performance date. Once a group has scheduled a performance, the box office will email an invoice with reservation details. The Coterie cannot accept purchase orders. Please note: after payment is received there are no refunds, exchanges or cancellations.
Seating for The Coterie’s main stage is one of the most intimate performing spaces in Kansas City, up close and very personal.
Group seating is based on age/grade level and group size. Seating begins 30 minutes before curtain. Groups should arrive at the Coterie lobby no later than 15 minutes before curtain.
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS, DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS, and DOCTOR DOLITTLE will have floor seating for children and chair seating for older students and adults.
CLICK HERE to take a virtual tour of The Coterie Theatre.
Individuals and families are invited to park inside Crown Center’s secure retail parking garage.
Buses are welcome to park in one of several surface lots located to the south of Crown Center, east of the 27th St. and Grand Blvd. intersection.
CLICK HERE to download/view a bus parking map.
FREE OR REDUCED BUSES
The Coterie is pleased to offer transportation funding for school groups. We hope providing subsidies will assist schools in need, where transportation costs may preclude them from attending a Coterie production. Based on funding availability and reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, The Coterie Transportation Fund provides assistance up to $3.00 per student to defray transportation costs for any K-12 school bringing a group of 20 or more students to see an eligible Coterie production.
Important Restrictions:
- Subsidy requests must be filled out prior to your performance date. Sumbissions after the performance date will not be granted.
- The subsidy may only be used once per teacher per season.
- All paperwork must be recieved no later than 60 days after the performance.
- Subsidies are $3.00 per student, but not to exceed $300.
- Bus subsidies are not available for evening or summer shows.
- Approval for transportation subsidies is based on availability.
The Coterie's bus subsidy program is supported by generous donors who want to assist schools in need and give every student access to the arts. It costs as little as $3 to support one student’s bus subsidy. If you want to keep The Coterie accessible for all students, please consider donating to our bus subsidy program.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the "Ticket to Ride" Bus Subsidy program.
The Coterie’s home in Crown Center offers a variety of dining choices, many of which offer lunch specials for groups.
CLICK HERE for a full list of dining options in the area on Crown Center's website.
LUNCH LAND
Crown Center offers an area called Lunch Land to schools visiting The Coterie and our neighboring attractions to enjoy their sack lunches. CLICK HERE for Lunch Land details on Crown Center's website. CLICK HERE for directions to Lunch Land from The Coterie.
Pictured: Fritz's Railroad Restaurant
The Coterie Theatre is conveniently located on level one of Crown Center, located at 2450 Grand Blvd. in Kansas City, MO.
Crown Center offers a variety of entertaining and educational opportunities, including Hallmark Visitors Center, Kaleidoscope featuring hands-on art experience for children ages 5-12 sponsored by Hallmark Cards, Crown Center Showplace featuring special exhibits presented year-round, Crown Center Square featuring the Ice Terrace skating rink, Legoland Discovery Center, and Sea Life Aquarium.
Also within walking distance are Union Station, National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial, and The Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
For a full list of family attractions and dining options in the area, visit Crown Center's website.
Join us for Crown Center's special Homeschool Week, offered twice annually:
- late-January/early-February
- October 10-16, 2022
Visit Crown Center's Website for information as it becomes available, including dates, participating companies, special events, and exclusive discount offers.
Everyone entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a paid admission. Seating begins 30 minutes before curtain time. Late seating is at the discretion of management. Ticket exchange privileges are available only to Spotlight Pass holders with 24-hour advance notice. All other ticket orders are a final sale with no refund, exchange or cancellation. There is no eating or drinking allowed in the theatre. This includes candy, gum and popcorn.
Once payment is received all sales are final with no refunds, cancellations or exchanges. For our full policies, terms, and conditions for cancellations due to inclement weather, CLICK HERE.
