Ages 7+
By Hermenigildo “Junior” Tesoro and the HTY Ensemble
Do you know the complete history of the Philippines? Or how Filipinos came to Hawai‘i? Or what the Tinikling dance really means? Uncle knows. But will he share the REAL story?! Beloved HTY company member Junior Tesoro, is at the center of this new play celebrating the rich history, diverse cultures and amazing people of the Philippines.
PUBLIC PERFORMANCE DATES
Sundays:
• November 16 and 23, 2025 @ 2:00pm
Saturday:
• November 8, 2025 @ 4:00pm
FOR EDUCATORS
Uncle’s mostly true Stories of the Philippines
UPPER ELEMENTARY (GRADES 4 & UP) • MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATES
Tenney Theatre: November 3 – 26, 2025
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 9:30 and 11:00am
- Wednesday at 9:00 and 10:30am
RESERVE YOUR SHOW TODAY!
NEED MORE EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE INFORMATION?
Contact Stu Hirayama at 808-839-9885 ext. 701 or email at schools@htyweb.org
OTHER RESOURCES
STUDY GUIDE
NATIONAL CORE ARTS STANDARDS
Production Credits
Written by Hermenigildo Tesoro, Jr. and The HTY Ensemble
Directed by Eric Johnson
Dramaturgy by Lee Cataluna
Set and Lighting Design by Chesley Cannon
Costume Design by Iris Kim
Sound and Music by Jarren Amian
Additional Sound by Mattea Mazzella
Prop Design and Technical Direction by Eric West
Performed by Jarren Amian and Hermenigildo Tesoro Jr.
Partners
SUPPORT THIS WORK
If you would like to support this work or other HTY Projects please contact HTY’s Artistic Director, Eric Johnson at artistic@htyweb.org.
