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THE PA’AKAI WE BRING

March 25 - 29, 2024 Temple Theater

Event Details

Venue Temple Theater
Please note: all children who enter the theater for this production must have a ticket and be at least three years old.

Grades K-5

This original production by Honolulu Theatre for Youth introduces young audiences to the Native Hawaiian cultural values by exploring their relationship to pa'akai (salt).

Inspired by the real-life stories of the twenty-six Hawaiian families who have tended the Hanapēpē salt beds for generations on the island of Kauaʻi, the production celebrates the ancient and modern practices around pa-akai where, traditionally, pa‘akai is valued as food, medicine, a sacrament, and a treasured gift. The ensemble mixes in ancient stories, hula, live music, original songs, and plenty of audience participation into a tasty potluck of performance, joyously served up with aloha.  

The stories are specific to Hawaii, but universal questions emerge:

  • What makes a place special?
  • What traditions and values live within the land and community?
  • What gifts does each member bring?
  • And how does a community protect their home and culture while also sharing it?
Curriculum Connections

Social Studies, 21st Century Skills, Music, Theater, Dance 

Teacher Resources

Teachers will be granted access to supplemental materials to help students prepare for and to reflect on their experience at the theater. Materials are generally available four-six weeks before the performance. 

Reservation, Payment and Cancellation Policies

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Reservation Guidelines

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Questions

Contact education@dmpa.org or 515-246-2355 with questions about content or the reservation process.

Show Date Time   Availability
Monday, March 25, 2024 10:00 AM    
Monday, March 25, 2024 12:00 PM    
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 10:00 AM    
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 12:00 PM    
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 10:00 AM    
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 12:00 PM    
Thursday, March 28, 2024 10:00 AM    
Thursday, March 28, 2024 12:00 PM    
Friday, March 29, 2024 10:00 AM    
Friday, March 29, 2024 12:00 PM    

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Event Details

Venue Temple Theater
Please note: all children who enter the theater for this production must have a ticket and be at least three years old.
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