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.

Once on This Island Jr.

We invite you to Once on This Island Jr. set in 1950s Haiti – an island where both peasants and the wealthy Grand Hommes live.

Through almost non-stop song and dance, this full-hearted musical tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. When Daniel is returned to his people, the fantastical gods who rule the island, guide Ti Moune on a quest that will test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and even death.
– Music Theatre International

Showtimes:
Friday, October 23 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 24 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Tickets range from $10 – $15. All tickets are non-refundable.

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Runtime is approximately 1 hour with no intermission.

All children attending a performance must have a ticket and children under 12 years must be accompanied by and seated next to an adult. Children disturbing the enjoyment of other patrons may be removed from the venue at the discretion of the theater’s management. No refund will be given.

Please email theatre@punahou.edu for details on wheelchair seating.

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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.