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...
Archive for month: January 2019

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...