MOVE! to Debut at Honolulu Theatre for Youth

Honolulu Theatre for Youth (HTY) will present the world premiere of a new work for very young audiences this October. The new play called MOVE! is a collaboration between HTY and Capitol Modern: The Hawaiʻi State Art Museum and was created by Danica Rosengren, Reiko Ho, and the HTY Ensemble. 

The show marks the fourth collaboration with the museum, and the two person cast has already completed a month of touring pre-schools and kindergartens statewide. The show will open to the public at HTY’s Tenney Theatre on Saturday, October 3rd at 10:30am. After running at the theatre during the month October, the show will move into an immersive, interactive space at the museum where performances will be tailored for neurodivergent audiences and caregivers.

“This world premiere, new production celebrates all the fun ways we can move throughout an ordinary day -- how the world influences our movement, and how our movements can change our world,” shared co-creator, Danica Rosengren.

Co-creators Danica Rosengren and Reiko Ho also served as the show’s director and choreographer respectively, working closely with HTY Resident Ensemble member Emily Wright and HTY newcomer, Sam Bui, to devise movement for each moment in the show. The performance is geared towards keiki aged 3 years and up, but can be enjoyed by the whole family. Little ones will especially love the many moments of interactivity that culminate in a dance party as the show’s grand finale. The performance also features bright and happy original music and surprising and fun props.