Making Reservations• Choose which plays you would like to attend and fill out the enclosed Reservation Form, or go to htyweb.org to download a Reservation Form.• Inform your school coordinator which of the plays you would like to attend.• Your coordinator will then compile all the reservations for your school and submit them to HTY. • If you do not have a school coordinator, fill out the Reservation Form and return it to HTY along with the Pre-season Discount Card order form.• If you select Ke Kula Keiki Ali‘i / The Royal School, please indicate which language you prefer on the order form.

Scheduling Information• Please visit www.htyweb.org/schoolsinfo for more information on scheduling and FAQs• Changes and cancellations may be made by contacting schools@htyweb.org or calling (808) 839-9885 ex.701• Cancellations must be received in writing• Estimated running time for Shhhhh and The Carp Who Would Not Quit is 40 minutes, all other shows are 1 hour.• See http://www.htyweb.org/study-guide for DOE Benchmarks.

Cost • Students are $6.00 • Students who qualify for free/reduced rate lunch are $4.50• Teachers and aides are FREE• Parents & other chaperones are $6.00• Discount: You may purchase, in advance Pre-season Discount Cards to receive $1.50 off the regular admission price of $6.00. Cards are $45 each, 10 admissions per card. NO REFUNDS for extra admissions, so estimate carefully. Payment for cards must be received by July 12, 2019.

Contact InformationHonolulu Theatre for Youth Office1149 Bethel Street, Suite 700Honolulu, HI 96813Phone: 808-839-9885Fax: 808-839-7018

School ReservationsStu Hirayama839-9885 ext. 701schools@htyweb.org

2019-2020 SEASON • SCHOOL PERFORMANCES

htyweb.org

PASSPORT

to Possibilities

HTY’S

65TH

SEASON

by Annie Cusick Wood World Premiere!

This play is about listening… listening to others… listening to our-selves… really listening and finding your voice… It is about finding the freedom to speak up as well as the courage to enjoy silence.

Preschool-Grade K October 15 - October 19Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri @ 9:30 & 11am • Wednesdays @ 9:00 & 10:30am

by Alvin Chan

Last produced in 2013, this HTY mega-hit mixes traditional Korean drumming, dancing and masks with modern K-Pop music and dance moves to create an entirely new telling of the most popular Korean folktale.

Grades 1-5August 12 - October 1Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri @ 9:30 & 11am • Wednesdays @ 9:00 & 10:30am

by Based on the book by Bette Bao Lord. Adapted for the stage by Mark Branner World Premiere!

Adapted from an award-winning novel, this play is the touching story of a young Chinese American girl and her family moving from China to the United States in 1947. Told through humor, language and a rich multi-media staging the play celebrates the bravery and sacrifice of those who bring new perspectives to our country.

Grades 3-8October 28 - November 22Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri @ 9:30 & 11am • Wednesdays @ 9:00 & 10:30am

by Finegan Kruckemeyer

Oslo Rogers has a very fun mom called Ruthy, and lives in a very fun town called Mellingong, on the island of Tasmania. But now a very unfun problem (called a big approaching storm) is forcing everyone to leave their homes and they can only take a few important things each: ‘love luggage’, Ruthy calls it. Oslo sets out to help the people of Mellingong discover the things they love the most – the things you would save from a storm.

Grade 3-8December 2 - 20Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri @ 9:30 & 11am • Wednesdays @ 9:00 & 10:30amPart of HTY’s RESILIENCE Series

by Adam Larsen and the HTY Ensemble World Premiere!

In this entirely original exploration of one of Hawaii’s most important symbols, the rainbow, filmmaker Adam Larsen brings spectacular visuals to this fascinating exploration of color. Simple science, ancient stories and the emotions we associate with colors come to life in this immersive theatrical journey that will never let you see a rainbow the same way again.

Grades K-3January 8 - February 7Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri @ 9:30 & 11am • Wednesdays @ 9:00 & 10:30am

by Reiko Ho and the HTY Ensemble World Premiere!

These tellings of traditional fables from Japan and Okinawa teach important lessons of persistence, respect and kindness. Introducing music, language and performance traditions from these cultures this interactive performance is specifically developed for our youngest audiences.

Preschool-Grade 2February 18 - March 6Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri @ 9:30 & 11am • Wednesdays @ 9:00 & 10:30am

by Lee Cataluna and Moses Goods World Premiere!

A new musical set in the short lived school for children of Hawaiian royalty. Set in the 1840s the play combines contemporary music with one of the most important historical moments in the kingdom of Hawaii. HTY will produce a Hawaiian language version (Ke Kula Keiki Ali‘i) and an English language version (The Royal School) of this show.

Grades 3-8April 6 - May 15Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri @ 9:30 & 11am • Wednesdays @ 9:00 & 10:30am

Let’s Go!HTY is 65 years old this season! We plan to celebrate this milestone with over 100,000 students and teachers enjoying professional theatre and drama education in the coming year!

With your help, HTY shows will transport students across the Pacific and around the world while learning more about local cultures, science, history and concepts like resilience. This season has strong offerings across every grade level all designed to enrich your classroom.

Most schools on Oahu attend multiple HTY productions each year. With discounted tickets and transportation assistance for title one schools it has never been easier to make professional theatre a part of your classroom.

So, let’s travel around the world together! Let’s make learning fun! Let’s fill the year with great music, stories, empathy for others, laughter and meaning. Together, we can take your students on an extraordinary journey!

Eric Johnson Artistic Director