108 HAWAII PARENT July/August 2025 program based at Kapolei High School, serving students of all ages across Oahu. Originally founded in 1999 as the Kapolei Complex Drama Club, PACK was reimagined in 2004 when Meagan Olson and Rachelle Amparo partnered to expand its reach and impact. Since then, PACK has grown into a community-centered program where students build confidence, creativity, and character. PACK’s mission is to educate, challenge, enrich, and inspire young people and the community by creating extraordinary theatre. Its vision is to nurture respectful, resilient, and responsible adults with a lasting love for the arts. The program is sustained through production fees, ticket sales, and community support, making it an accessible and welcoming space for many families. In the past PACK has put on productions such as Finding Nemo, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, and Peter Pan. With every show, students not only develop skills in acting, singing, and technical world premiere show features celestial myths and legends from cultures around the world, including Hawai‘i. Told through language, movement and music these are stories to connect us all. This production will be shown on August 31st, September 7th, 14th, and 27th. HTY produces 6-7 productions yearly, each targeted to a specific age range (pre-K, grades K to 3, 4 to 6, 7 to 12). For many children, HTY’s work may be the only professional theatre that children see each year. HTY also does drama education programs that service students through drama residencies and schools. In the future HTY is looking to continue to develop new work that speaks to the children and families of our community in a new and fresh way. With the ultimate goal to make American theatre richer and more inclusive of its multi-hued constituency. Performing Arts Center of Kapolei The Performing Arts Center of Kapolei (PACK) is a vibrant after-school theatre The Honolulu Theatre for Youth’s summer program offers a professional, engaging experience that culminates in an entertaining performance. "Stories told through movement, language, and music connect cultures, inspire children, and celebrate the richness of our world."
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