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TEACHERS NOTICE:
Download our 2011-2012 Education Program Brochures HERE

ABOUT THE PROGRAMS:

Hawaii Theatre Young Actors Ensemble (open to high school age students) is a pre-professional training program for students who are serious about learning classical acting; this is not a drama club. The program is led by HTC education director and Po‘okela Award-winning actress Eden-Lee Murray. Students meet twice a week after school to learn acting, voice and movement technique, and to rehearse and perform a full Shakespeare production at the Hawaii Theatre in spring, 2012. The program includes master classes with top local theatre professionals. For the audition, students should prepare a monologue between 1 and 2 minutes long from any published play. They also should bring contact information for a teacher or director with whom they have recently worked.

For more information call
791-1397 or email
eden-leemurray@hawaiitheatre.com

Hawaii Theatre Junior Ensemble (open to middle-schoolers, ages 10 to 12) is an introductory acting program led by HTC education director and Po‘okela Award-winning actress Eden-Lee Murray. The program will consist of theatre games, creative dramatics, improvisation and basic acting techniques, with an emphasis on creative collaboration as well as performance skills. The second semester includes introductory work/theatre games with Shakespeare.

For more information call
791-1397 or email
eden-leemurray@hawaiitheatre.com

Hawaii Theatre Apprentice Program (open to teens, ages 13 to 18) is an opportunity for students interested in exploring careers in set design, lighting design, costume design, stage management or directing. In addition to participating in the master classes offered to the Hawaii Theatre Young Actors Ensemble, apprentices are individually mentored by local professionals in their particular area of stagecraft, and are allowed to work on the Student Matinee productions under the supervision of their mentors.

For more information call
791-1397 or email
eden-leemurray@hawaiitheatre.com

The Hawaii Theatre Center SHOWTIME! student matinee series has drawn thousands of students to the historic theatre to experience the wonders of performance.

SHOWTIME! student matinee series events offer, unique and captivating educational productions geared especially for students in length and content while being guided by current science, history, social studies and cross-curricular standards.

Call the HTC Box Office: (808) 528-0506

HTC Education and 'Ohi'a Productions
present
FUN WITH FABLES

September 20 & 22, 2011

Pre-K – 3rd Grade

Student Matinees:
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 9:15 AM
Thursday, Sept. 22, 9:15 AM

 
Public Performance:
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 6:00 PM

Come for fun and laughter as `O`hia Productions’ traveling Story Surfers series brings some of Aesop’s most popular fables vividly to life on the Hawaii Theatre stage with song, audience interactive games and an array of colorful, comical characters. Favorites like The Fox & the Stork, The Lion & the Mouse, and The Ant & the Grasshopper sparkle, entertaining as they educate through simple yet insightful morals. This lively 40-minute production is sure to captivate and delight young audiences while teaching valuable life lessons, such as the importance of friendship, sharing, helping others, and being responsible.

HTC Education & HOT Opera Express present
AIDA

November 2-3, 2011

K – 8th Grade

Student Matinees:
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 10:00 AM
Thursday, Nov. 3, 9:15 AM

 Public Performance:
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 6:00 PM

What better way to introduce young audiences to the power of classical opera than with a kid-friendly adaptation of Giuseppe Verdi’s magnificent AIDA, the tragic love story of the dashing Egyptian commander, and the beautiful Ethiopian slave—played onstage at the beautiful, historical Hawaii Theatre. All who reserve tickets, will receive a study guide with a link to the HOT website that will allow them to download the story and music to prepare youngsters for their exciting, interactive opera adventure.

Download AIDA Study Guide

HTC Education presents
Aurand Harris'
ANDROCLES & THE LION

March 7-11, 2012

All Ages Welcome

Student Matinee Performances:
Wednesday, March 7, 10:00 AM
Thursday, March 8, 9:15 AM & 11:00 AM
Friday, March 9, 9:15 AM


 Public performances:
Saturday,  March 10, 7:00 PM
Sunday, March 11, 2:00 PM

Download ANDROCLES Study Guide

HTC Education & the Hawaii Theatre Young Actors Ensemble presents
William Shakespeare’s darkest tragedy:
MACBETH

April 25-28, 2012

6 – 12th Grades

Student Matinee Performances:
Wednesday, April 25, 10:00 AM
Thursday, April 26, 9:15 AM
Friday, April 27, 9:15 AM


 Public Performances:
Friday, April 27, 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 28, 2:00 PM

This year’s talented troupe of high school actors from across O`ahu takes on the challenge of Shakespeare’s terrifying tale of black magic and betrayal. Egged on by the success promised by a trio of witches, (Shakespeare’s “weird sisters”), Lord and Lady Macbeth push each other to murderous lengths to advance their “vaulting ambition.” Once the act of regicide has promoted them to King and Queen of Scotland, their guilt acts as acid upon their consciences, poisoning their sleep, provoking hallucinations, and ultimately destroying them. “Fair is foul and foul is fair” is a message that echoes through the play, warning that appearances can be deceiving—that which appears good on the surface is not necessarily to be trusted. The roles of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are among the richest in all of Shakespeare’s plays, and have been attempted by some of the best actors the world has known. Come see our young players bring them to life. The gifted musicians of Serotonin Ronin, in association with Icaro Psyche Collective, are creating an original soundscape for this unique interpretation.