Welcome to Cocoon Theatre's Web site! We are an educationally-minded, non-profit, member-based,
performing arts organization dedicated to bringing fine visual & performing arts classes,
workshops & performances to all ages - with an emphasis on exploring the creative process,
choosing thought-provoking material relevant to society today - with a wish to foster the growth of
the individual, and to share in the building of sound communities and a strong world society!
Cocoon Theatre invites you to a special showing of the past year's production programs. Exerpts include
"(RE)GENERATION" (modern dance), "Fundevogel" (spring drama production program and puppet show), "A Midsummer
Night's Dream" (Young Actor's Summer Workshop), and "Black & White Holiday" (fall drama production program).
Saturday, January 14 at noon. The performance will last 1 1/2 hours with no intermission, and will be followed by a potluck.
PERFORMS March 16 through April 1, 2012.
Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m., Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
Tickets: $25
Directed by M. San Millan.
Sets and Costumes by A. San Millan.
“One of the most noble and moving plays of our generation, a threnody of hope deceived and deferred but never extinguished; a play suffused with tenderness for the whole human perplexity; with phrases that come like a sharp stab of beauty and pain.”
---The Times (London)
News and Events
Video Highlights of the 2011 Hardscrabble Day!
Scholarships Available!!!
Cocoon Theatre has received a generous donation from the Ellis L. Phillips Foundation allowing financial
support to students wishing to participate in Cocoon classes and workshops for the 2011-2012 season.
Those interested in receiving an application may call: 845-876-6470
Art at M&T Bank
An interview with Andres San Millan, creator of "Shrine"
2011 Hardscrabble Parade
This year's parade is on September 24th at 4:00 p.m., with the lineup beginning at 3:00 at the Middle School parking
lot. Please let us know if you wish to particpate. We are looking for:
1) Girls 6-12 Passing out flowers to the public
2) Boys 6-12 Playing "driftwood and cans" percussion
3) Women 13 and up "Ancient Oracle"
4) Approx. 10 Men "Slaves"
For costumes, girls and women need two single bed sheets of the same color or pattern each, plus 1/2 a dozen hair ties and cords/belts.
Boys and men need shorts and T-shirts that will be drenched in clay.
6384 Mill Street (Rt. 9), Rhinebeck, NY 12572