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.

THE LION KING JR.

Get ready to see The Lion King Jr. like never before – urban, bold, and alive with the energy of the city.

Based on the animated film of the same name and William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Disney's The Lion King Jr. has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world. Now, come see the African savanna transformed into a concrete jungle filled with hip hop rhythms and street-style choreography. Join wise Rafiki, adventurous Simba, and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey across the city and back again in this inspiring coming-of-age tale to discover their inner strength and courage.

Featuring classic songs, The Lion King Jr. is a story about identity, family, and responsibility that is enjoyed worldwide by people of all ages and pulses with a modern heartbeat that’s all its own.

Showtimes:

Friday, November 14 – 7 p.m.

Saturday, November 15 – 3 p.m.* and 7 p.m.

Online ticket sales only. Ticket prices range from $10 – $15. All tickets are non-refundable.

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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.