In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
Based on the book by Bette Bao Lord and Adapted for the stage by Mark Branner
The Show
Adapted from an award-winning novel, this play is the touching story of a young 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.
Across the Country
This HTY production will tour across the United States to over 20 different communities from Kansas to Conneticut, Florida to California. We are deeply honored that Mrs. Lord has entrusted us to share this story and that so many communities are interested in this story.
Mahalo to everyone who will welcome HTY to their community and a big bon voyage to team on the road!
This Page
HTY has created a series of educational materials, videos and more for your use before and after the performance.
Show information
Educational resources
Video Preview
Program
Partners and Funders
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The show will be touring nationally for the 2022-2023 season with a run at Tenney in January 2023. Click for more specific dates and details.
Educational Resources
We have a lot of resources and materials connected to this show and will be adding more and more as the run continues. Thank you for your patience as we put these together and get them ready for you.
Production Credits
Based on the Novel by Bette Bao Lord
Adapted by Mark Branner
Tour Team
Performers
Qiaoer Zheng (Fall 2022)
Melody Lou (Spring 2023)
Emily Wright
Stage Manager/Tour Manager
Sarah Danvers
Agent
Holden Arts & Associates
Honolulu Team
Performers
Qiaoer Zheng
Emily Wright
Stage Manager/Lighting Designer
Sarah Danvers
Set, Lighting and Projection Design
Chesley Cannon
Costume Design
Iris Kim
Prop Design/Technical Direction
Eric West
Sound Design
Barett Hoover
Mattea Mazzella
Director
Eric Johnson
Partners
Funders Include:
Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Support this work
If you would like to support this work or other HTY Projects please contact HTY’s Managing Director, Becky Dunning at manager@htyweb.org.
