THE GREAT RACE

By Reiko Ho and the HTY Ensemble

Celebrate Chinese New Year and learn how each animal earned its place in the Chinese Zodiac by taking part in The Great Race. Which animals win the race? Why do the Rat and Cat become enemies? This re-telling of one of the most beloved tales in Chinese folklore features traditional Chinese music, Jingiu and martial arts.

Features: Traditional folktales, Chinese music and movement, audience participation.

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

Saturdays:
• April 27 @ 10:00am
• May 4 @ 4:00pm

Sunday:
• May 12 @ 2:00pm – Sensory Friendly / ASL Performance

FOR EDUCATORS

PRESCHOOL AND GRADES K – 3

Hawai‘i Tour:
March 11 – April 4, 2024

Tenney Theatre:
April 22 – May 24, 2024

  • 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.