"The Pa'akai We Bring" at the Midwest Trust Center
Description
Friday and Saturday, April 25, 2025 - April 26, 2025 | Yardley Hall
School shows: Friday 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Public show: Saturday 2 p.m.
School show tickets start at $5.
Public show tickets start at $10.
Follow a family with multiple generations of salt farmers on Kauai, mix in ancient stories, hula, live music, original songs, and plenty of audience participation into a tasty potluck of performance, joyously served up with aloha.
This original production introduces audiences to the Native Hawaiian relationship to pa‘akai (salt). Traditionally, pa‘akai is food, medicine, sacrament, and treasured gift. Created in partnership with the Bishop Museum and cultural elders and leaders, the performance is intended for a multi-generational audience so audience members young and old can have this restorative experience together.
Honolulu Theatre for Youth (HTY) produces professional theatre and drama education programs that make a difference in the lives of young people, families and educators in the state of Hawaii.
HTY believes drama education and theatre are unique, socially-based education and art forms that help their participants and audiences walk in the shoes of others, allowing them to expand their imaginations, enrich their lives, and discover the infinite possibilities in the world. HTY works towards a future for Hawaii in which people are culturally literate and imaginative, critical thinkers, and inventive problem solvers, with a respect for history and a sense of place in a complex world.
Offered At
Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College
We offer youth performances that cultivate future audiences, learning opportunities to impact teaching practices and artist master classes connecting you directly with visiting artists. We promote creativity as a practical and empowering skill by providing equitable access to high quality experiences in the arts, both in the school and in the community.
Teachers – Each year we present 5 – 6 professional touring companies to visiting school groups that bring to life the curriculum you are teaching. The plays and concerts selected range from historical topics to classic and popular literature. Additionally, we are part of the Kennedy Center Partners in Education Program that brings Arts Integration Professional Development to our community.
Students – We are here to inspire you with high-quality performing arts experiences! Whether it’s with your school or with your family, we have something for everyone. Music, theatre and dance are all represented each season.
Families – Looking for a fun night out or family friendly concert? Parents and children will love our performing arts series with family friendly events offered each season. Our daytime school group performances are also the perfect opportunity for homeschooling families to extend their learning. Stay tuned!
Details
Subjects
Folk Dance, Instrumental Music, Theater
Capacity
900 students
Duration
49 min.
Activity
Field Trip
Grades
1, 3, 2, 4, 5