When writing a review of a performance, there is a lot to consider. You might not comment on every part of the show but the...
CAST
Sean-Joseph Choo
Claire Fallon
Jason Lee Hoy
Brandon Karrer
Christina Uyeno
CREATIVE TEAM
PLAYWRIGHT
Lee Cataluna
DIRECTOR
Eric Johnson
SET/PROP/LIGHT DESIGN
Brian Gilhooly
COSTUME DESIGN
Iris Kim
MUSIC COMPOSITION/SOUND DESIGN
Paul James Prendergast
STUDY GUIDE BY
Daniel A. Kelin, II
Introduction
HTY created this piece in partnership with La Jolla Playhouse. Local writer Lee Cataluna actually built this production through first hand interviews with military families here and in San Diego. Their stories are stories we seldom get to hear but are stories that surround us every day on Oahu. We hope that this guide will provide some resources to talk to your class not only about the subject matter but about the process of collecting and telling stories. As always we hope to produce materials that are effective in your classroom so please let us know how we did.
Synopsis
Inspired by interviews with military children from all branches of service, Lee Cataluna has crafted a remarkable portrait showcasing the loyalty and fierce pride-as well as the anxiety-that comes with being part of a family that is serving in our nation’s military.
Standards
Click here to get the HDOE Standards.
Resources
Click Here to download a PDF of all the activities for this play.
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Activities
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Interview with History
Talk about conducting interviews. Explain how an interview is just a conversation with active listening. Guide students through the following steps and write interview questions,...
Read a Scene from the Show
The playwright, Lee Cataluna, labels the first scene of her play as “A choral piece for four actors.” Have groups of students read aloud the...
Preshow Discussion
Below are some questions related to the themes and action of the play. Family ▪ Why is family important? ▪ What’s something you enjoy doing...
“I am from…” Poem
The ‘I am From’ poem template helps guide students to write a poem that celebrates the uniqueness of who they are and where they are...
Meet the Playwright Lee Cataluna
Where were you born? Wailuku, Maui Where did you go to school? My family moved around a lot, and though I am not from a...
Meet the Actor Sean Choo
Teachers: We suggest you introduce one or two concepts a day before seeing the play. Where were you born? I was born in Honolulu. Where...
How to Make a Play
Teachers: We suggest you introduce one or two concepts a day before seeing the play. A PLAY… A play involves many artists working together. The...
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Partners
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