A Hands-On Performance for Kids & Families
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | The Coterie Theatre
(Reservations encouraged—Walk-ups welcome!)
Come As You Are is an interactive performance where kids are encouraged to move, dance, and create!
Vulnerability in the Concert Space
Sit up close! The stage is surrounded by seats, so there isn’t a bad view in the house.
Interactive: Hands-on art activities between every bite-sized performance.
Meet the Creators: Every piece you see was written and choreographed this month by our 2026 Fellows. You'll meet them live on stage! Fellows are currently in the theater:
Week 1: Creating and composing new works.
Week 2: Rehearsing with dancers and musicians.
May 2nd: Performing live for you!
Presented by No Divide KC in partnership with The Coterie Theatre and Owen/Cox Dance Group.
2026 Fellows
ósq Trujillo
Choreographer
Jennifer Ortiz Valverde
Composer
Reina Inomata Gray
Choreographer
Haley Kostas Choreographer
John Zhu
Composer
Ty Bloomfield
Composer
Featured Dancers
Anna Boehm
Dancer
Emara Neymour Jackson
Dancer
Arianna “Anna” Hughlett
Dancer
Johnny Dinh Phan
Dancer
Musicians
Singers
James Taylor
Musician
Abby Foehrkolb
Musician
Hope Dedrick
Singer
Payton Boldt
Singer