Welcome to our 2007-2008 Season!

THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Mike Kenny

Saturdays, 1:30 & 4:30 PM
September 1 - October 6, 2007
Opening Night: Friday, August 31, 7:30 PM

Join us for an adventure at bottom of the ocean!  This classic tale promises both laughter and tears as the littlest mermaid leaves the crystal waters of the Sea King’s palace to learn about life away from home.  As the story unfolds two ridiculous narrators magically transform the simple stage into gigantic sea galleons, a royal ballroom and the ocean itself.    

Suggested for ages 4 & up

OBAKE
by David Furumoto

Saturdays, 1:30 & 4:30 PM
October 20, October 27 (1:30 only), November 3, 10, 17, 2007
Opening: Friday, October 19, 7:30 PM

The artist behind HTY’s wildly successful Wondrous Tales Of Old Japan returns with this spooky collection of ghost stories drawn from both Japan and Hawaii.  An expert of Kabuki theatre techniques Mr. Furumoto promises to bring a beautifully stylized production to Tenney Theatre.  The production is not recommended for extremely young children.

Suggested for ages 8 & up • parental discretion advised

THE VERY BEST OF CHRISTMAS TALK STORY
by local writers

Saturdays, 1:30 & 4:30 PM
December 1 - 22, 2007
Opening Night: Friday, Nov. 30, 7:30 PM

Don’t miss the last year of Christmas Talk Story!  After eight wonderful years celebrating the holiday season with local stories by professional writers our Christmas format is changing.  Before it does, we are going to go out with a bang!  Mix together the most popular stories, live music, and some of your favorite HTY actors and you get a no fail recipe for Holiday fun! 

Suggested for ages 5 & up

MAUI VS. HERCULES
by Yokanaan Kearns

Saturdays, 1:30 & 4:30 PM
January 19 - February 23, 2008
Opening Night: Friday, Jan. 18, 7:30 PM

Maui has just used his magic hook to fish up a new island where he can be king.  Tired of being told what to do, his first decree is to outlaw all Hula practice.  But just as Maui is getting settled Hercules arrives looking for an island where he can rule without being pestered to practice his poetry.  What follows is a hilarious competition filled with dangerous quests, surprising twists and a visit from a mysterious woman who seems to know a little too much about both of them.   

Suggested for ages 5 & up

RAP'S HAWAI‘I
by Rap Reiplinger, arranged by Lee Cataluna

Fri., 7:30 PM, Sat., 4:30 & 7:30 PM
March 8, 14 & 15, 2008
Opening Night: Friday, March 7, 7:30 PM

Rap Reiplinger was unquestionably a comic genius.  HTY pays tribute to the insightful humor of a man obsessed with capturing and celebrating the diverse humanity of Hawaii.  The Emmy Award winning Rap actually started out as an HTY actor and we are thrilled to bring his work to a new generation of Hawaiian youth and families.  This production is a collection of Rap’s family appropriate work.  If you are seeing Rap’s work for the first time or longing for hanabatta days you are sure to leave the show chuckling.

Suggested for ages 10 & up

MAUI'S KITE
by Nara Conaty and BullDog

Saturdays, 9:30 & 11:30 AM
March 1, 15, 29, 2008

Maui's Kite tells the story of how the Hawaiian Kite was invented. Maui makes the kite, then calls the winds to help him fly it. Too little wind, the kite won't go up. Too much wind, the kite blows away! Only the right amount of wind will allow the kite to soar.  Designed specifically for our youngest audiences, this show is a participatory journey, filled with adventure.

Suggested for ages 3 - 5

FERDINAND THE BULL
Adapted from THE STORY OF FERDINAND by Munro Leaf, Karen Zakarias - adaptation and lyrics, Deborah Wicks LaPuma - music

Saturdays, 1:30 & 4:30 PM
April 5 - May 10, 2008
Opening Night: Friday, April 4, 7:30 PM

This award winning flamenco-flavored musical transports you to the festive streets of Madrid.  Ferdinand is a bull who loves flowers. Young Duquito Danilo dreams of being a dancer.  When Danilo’s father attempts to turn his son into a great Spanish bullfighter the destiny of Ferdinand and Danilo become linked forever.  Featuring dramatic dancing, glorious costumes and a playful introduction to the Spanish language, this show is sure to delight. 

Suggested for ages 4 & up