Kokandy Productions is one of Chicago’s premier storefront theatre companies.

Created in 2011, they have been nominated for 101 Non-Equity Jeff Awards, with countless wins including 5 for last season’s "Into the Woods".

Under the leadership of Scot Kokandy and Derek Van Barham, they have built a reputation that in every way aligns with the company’s mission: To leverage the heightened reality of musical theater, to tell complex and challenging stories, with a focus on contributing to the development of Chicago-based musical theater artists and new musical theater works while raising the profile of Chicago’s storefront musical theater community.

Anyone who has seen a Kokandy production can attest that they are doing just that to great success

Their current production of "Amelie" has been acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, and is currently running through September 28th. For tickets, visit https://www.kokandyproductions.com/

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Scot Kokandy and Derek Van Barham. Now let’s go to the top of the show!