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
RESERVE YOUR SHOW TODAY!
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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
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.