The Carp Who Would Not Quit

By Reiko Ho and the HTY Ensemble

These retellings of traditional fables from Japan and Okinawa teach important lessons of persistence, respect and kindness. Japanese and Okinawan music, language and culture are the heart of this performance featuring clever animals and a whole lot of fun for our youngest audience members and their families.

Features: traditional folktales, live music, songs and dance, audience participation.

PUBLIC PERFORMANCE DATES
• Opens Friday, August 00 @ 7:00pm

Saturdays:
• August 12 and September 2 @ 4:00pm

Sunday:
• August 20 @ 2:00pm – Sensory Friendly / ASL Performance

FOR EDUCATORS

GRADES K – 3

August 9 – 25, 2023

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 9:30 and 11:00am
  • Wednesday at 9:00 and 10:30am

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NEED MORE EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE INFORMATION?
Contact Stu Hirayama at 808-839-9885 ext. 701 or email at schools@htyweb.org

Production Credits

Created by Annie Cusick Wood and The HTY Ensemble

Directed by Annie Cusick Wood

Devised by Annie Cusick Wood, Karen Kiefer, Serina Dunham, Hermegildo Tesoro, Jr., Jarren Amian

Performed by Jarren Amian, Serina Dunham, Hermenigildo Tesoro, Jr.

Set, Costumes, Prop Design by Karen Kiefer

Music by Daniel Krass

Lighting Design by Chesley Cannon

Additional Costume Construction by Iris Kim and Emily Wright

Partners

FUNDERS INCLUDE:

  • Hawaii State Department of Health, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Division
  • Zilber Family Foundation
     
  • Paul and Susan King

SUPPORT THIS WORK
If you would like to support this work or other HTY Projects please contact HTY’s Managing Director, Becky Dunning at manager@htyweb.org.