HTY Sets 2015-16 Season: 'ANIME ALICE,' THE TINY TREE & More
Honolulu Theatre for Youth unveils its 2015-16 season, themed "An Ocean of Adventure" in a nod to both storylines and the limitless depths (and heights) of imagination that HTY seeks to inspire. Six locally-authored premieres-all original shows-and a full slate of educational programs will mark HTY's 61st season, which kicks off on August 10th.
Under the guidance of Artistic Director Eric Johnson, who will celebrate his 10th year at the artistic helm of HTY, the season bows in August with Anime Alice and Her Adventures in Wonderland, a modern mash-up of the Lewis Carroll classic with a Japanese flair in honor of the story's 150th anniversary. In the fall HTY dives deep with collaborator Bishop Museum for Duke, the story of Hawaii's beloved Duke Kahanamoku. The holidays are host to HTY's original Christmas-themed romp, Rudolf's Reindeer Games; then the New Year kicks off with Lee Cataluna's Mud Pies and Magic, exploring how generations "play" together. Budding in the spring, Annie Cusick Woods's The Tiny Tree is a beautiful, age-appropriate presentation for our tiniest patrons. The season wraps with the sweeping, surging H2O: The Story of Water and Hawaii, an ambitious musical that explores the cultural, historical, environmental and physical properties of water through song, humor and interactive story telling. (Specific show details at the end of this document.)
Season tickets for the entire 6-show season are $100 for adults (age 19-59), $55 for youth (18 and under) and $80 for seniors (60+), and are on sale now. Single tickets are $20, $10 and $15, respectively. All shows will be staged at Tenney Theatre, The Cathedral of St. Andrew, where HTY has performed in residence for 10 years. For more information, to receive a season brochure, order tickets to a show or learn more about HTY's educational programming call HTY at 839-9885. Tickets may also be ordered online at www.htyweb.org.
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.
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Mahu Film and Hula at Hawai'i Theatre - One Night Only Hawaii Theatre (7/11-7/11) |
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The Music of John Williams Blaisdell Concert Hall (7/11-7/11) |
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A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation Hawaii Theatre (10/04-10/04) |
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Aloha Theatre (9/04-9/13) |
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William Shakespeare's Long Lost First Play (abridged) Maui OnStage (7/10-7/26) |
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Seussical Aloha Theatre (7/17-8/02) |
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'Ainakea Maui OnStage (10/02-10/18) |
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Footloose the Musical Maui OnStage (8/15-8/23) |
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 1 in Concert Blaisdell Concert Hall (7/31-7/31) |
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Shrek the Musical Manoa Valley Theatre (6/25-7/12) |