July/August 2025 HAWAII PARENT 103 be silly, to be vulnerable, and to be part of something bigger than themselves. For many keiki on Oahu, local theatre programs are where they first learn to work as a team and to celebrate success not as individuals, but as an ensemble. Across the island, a network of community theatres, nonprofit organizations, and passionate educators are keeping this spirit alive. They work tirelessly to ensure that performing arts remain accessible, inclusive, and rooted in the unique cultural fabric of Hawaiʻi. These programs are lifelines for kids who may not find a sense of belonging in other spaces. The stories being told by Oahu’s youth matter, and the
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