Announcing Honolulu Theatre For Youth's 64th Season: OUR STORIES

Honolulu Theatre for Youth's 64th season "Our Stories" gives voice to the unique and diverse stories of Hawaii's people. Stories help us understand the past and imagine the future. The seven stories featured in HTY's 2018-2019 season will nourish audience's hearts and minds. Artistic Director Eric Johnson says, "From true tales of Hawaiian cowboys to a new take on the most read children's book in the world we are telling great stories next season. Whether the popular stories of Mo Willems or the seldom heard stories of military children, each of these plays celebrates the multiplicity of experiences in Hawaii and how we connect to the world at large."?

Opening the season in August HTY explores one of Hawaii's largest and most important communities with Filipino Folktales & Fables by Alvin Chan and the HTY Company. Through music, dance, and design this production will share the rich stories of the Philippines. Master storyteller Moses Goods will return to HTY with Paniolo: Stories and Songs from the Hawaiian Cowboy. Also this season we are extremely proud to be presenting Home of the Brave by Lee Cataluna. Inspired by interviews with military children from all branches of service, Cataluna has crafted a remarkable portrait of some of Hawaii's bravest kids. Featuring seven productions ranging from whimsical to wise; from folklore to fantasy, the 2018-2019 HTY season will satisfy all the theatre lovers in your ohana. (A complete listing of plays, dates and times follows below.)

Season tickets for the entire seven-play season are $105 for adults (age 19-59), $55 for youth (18 and under) and $80 for seniors (60+), and are on sale now. A Pick Five package is also available. Single tickets are $20, $10, and $15, respectively. HTY is honored to be an official Blue Star Theatre offering discounts to our military families. For more information, to receive a season brochure, order tickets, or learn more about HTY's educational programing call 808-839-9885 or visit www.htyweb.org. For information regarding school performances please contact schools@htyweb.org.

Honolulu Theatre for Youth's Tenney Theatre is located at 229 Queen Emma Square on the grounds of The Cathedral of St. Andrew. Honolulu Theatre for Youth is Hawaii's non-profit professional theatre company providing theatre and drama education programs that make a difference in the lives of Hawaii's young people and families. Founded in 1955, HTY is recognized the world over as one of America's most honored theatres.

Filipino Folktales & Fables
by Alvin Chan and the HTY Ensemble World Premiere!

A celebration of the many rich cultural traditions of the Philippines, this production combines music, dance, design and story to illuminate one of the largest and most important communities in Hawaii. These traditional stories offer wise and humorous solutions to everything from standing up to bullies to outwitting the sky. Age 6+

Opens Friday, August 24 @ 7:00pm

Saturdays, August 25, September 1, 8, 15 and 22 @ 4:30pm

Saturday, September 22 @ 11:00am - Sensory Friendly/ASL Performance

Onstage Workshop September 15, 2018 @ 2:30pm

Sparkle

by Annie Cusick Wood World Premiere!

Lucas loves all things that Sparkle. His whole world is sparkly. Sparkly, sparkle and more sparkle. He loves it so much. One day Isabella comes to play. She doesn't like sparkle at all and Lucas's sparkle starts to dim. This poignant and humorous story is about giving yourself permission to express who you are and stand up for yourself.... even if it is in your very own sparkly slippers. Age 3+

Saturdays, October 13 and 20 @ 9:30am & 11:30am

Saturday, October 20 @ 11:30am - ASL Performance

PANIOLO Stories and Songs from the Hawaiian Cowboy

by Moses Goods and Friends World Premiere!

Hawaiian storyteller Moses Goods returns to HTY to explore a remarkable period in Hawaii's history. From Ikua Purdy winning the 1908 World Roping Championship to the way traditional Hawaiian values and practice integrated with the Paniolo lifestyle, these stories and songs will unlock a remarkable time in Hawaii's history and will leave you with a grin as big as a rodeo. Age 7+

Opens Friday, November 2 @ 7:00pm

Saturdays, November 3, 10, and 17 @ 4:30pm

Saturday, November 17 @ 11:00am - Sensory Friendly/ASL Performance

Onstage Workshop November 10, 2018 @ 2:30pm

Elephant and Piggie's "WE ARE IN A PLAY!"

Published by Hyperion Books for Children • Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma

This musical romp springs from the pages of Mo Willems' beloved, award-winning, best-selling children's books. Sing along with Elephant and Piggie and a trio of singing squirrels as they explore the ups and downs of friendship and discover why these characters are modern classics in the world of children's literature. Age 3+

Opens Friday, December 7 @ 7:00pm

Saturdays, Dec. 8, 15, January 12, 19 and 26 2019 @ 4:30pm

Saturday, January 26, @ 11:00am - Sensory Friendly/ASL Performance

Onstage Workshop January 19, 2019 @ 2:30pm

HOME of the BRAVE

by Lee Cataluna

Inspired by interviews with military children from all branches of service, Lee Cataluna has crafted a remarkable portrait showcasing the loyalty and fierce pride-as well as the anxiety-that comes with being part of a family that is serving in our nation's military. Developed as a co-commission with La Jolla Playhouse, this play tells the story of some of Hawaii's bravest kids. Age 7+

Opens Friday, February 8 @ 7:00pm

Saturdays, February 9, 16, and 23 @ 4:30pm

Saturday, February 23 @ 11:00am - Sensory Friendly/ASL Performance

Onstage Workshop February 16, 2019 @ 2:30pm

Trash & Treasure

by HTY Ensemble World Premiere!

One person's trash is another's treasure. This interactive adventure for HTY's youngest audience, explores the world of trash from garbage trucks, to the tiny "treasures" that fill our pockets. Music and magic pepper this exploration of how no resource or opportunity should be wasted in the life cycle of "stuff." Age 3+

Saturdays, March 2 and 9 @ 9:30am & 11:30am

Saturday, March 9 @ 11:30am - ASL Performance

The Adventures of Pinocchio

by Nathaniel Niemi and the HTY Ensemble World Premiere!

Inspired by the Carlo Collodi Novel

HTY ends our season with a new take on a timeless classic. This story about a mischievous puppet and his father Geppetto holds powerful lessons about truth and lies, genuine friendship and the power of love to give us life. Re-imagined with a radiant new design and original music, the production encourages a new generation to enjoy the most read children's book in the world. Age 5+

Opens Friday, April 12 @ 7:00pm

Saturdays April 13, 20, 27, May 4 and 11, and 18 @ 4:30pm

Saturday, May 18 @ 11:00am - Sensory Friendly/ASL Performance

Onstage Workshop May 11, 2019 @ 2:30pm

 

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