The Arts
Drama and Theatre
Theatre has a long history at Punahou.
Though the Drama Department was officially formed in 1986, theatrical productions have been a part of Punahou curricular or co-curricular activities since its founding in 1841.- In K – 5, theatre is incorporated into chapel productions, with the direction of drama faculty.
- In grades 6 – 8, drama, musical theatre, improvisation and technical theatre electives become available.
- The Academy (grades 9 – 12) theatre courses include varied topics in acting, musical theatre and technical theatre, and fulfill the graduation requirement of two credits in the Visual and Performing Arts.
Punahou Theatre Presents “The Lightning Thief”
Join us for a performance that celebrates the unique gifts each of us bring along through this “epic quest” we call “life!” This family-friendly pop/rock musical features a powerhouse cast of middle and high school students showcasing their talents through music, dance and fight choreography. “The Lightning Thief” shares a story about navigating life’s challenges through self-acceptance, inclusion, and belonging.
Performances
Thursday, November 3 at 7 p.m.
Friday November 4 at 7 p.m.
Saturday November 5 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 12 at 2:00 p.m.* and 7 p.m.
Theatrical Productions
Each year the Theatre Department produces several mainstage and black box productions. Students in Jr. School and Academy are invited to open auditions for Junior School, Academy or All-School plays and musicals. Rehearsals generally take place after school and select weekends. Support for all productions comes from a team of professional directors and designers, as well as a robust volunteer crew.
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Special events include Senior Variety Show, Drama Workshop productions and several chapel dramatic presentations.
Drama Workshop productions are curricular Academy shows produced in an intimate theater that seats 60 people. An Academy student can be in a Drama Workshop production by enrolling in the Theatre Performance class, or by producing a show on their own, through the Independent Study Program of the Theatre Department. Every year (depending on enrollment) the Theatre Performance class produces between one and three full-length plays or musicals.
Past Productions
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