Aloha Performing Arts Company has completed the casting of its summer production of “School House Rock Live! Jr.” slated to run at the Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu June 15 through 24, with Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m.
Aloha Performing Arts Company has completed the casting of its summer production of “School House Rock Live! Jr.” slated to run at the Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu June 15 through 24, with Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m.
Playing the role of Tom, the novice teacher, is sophomore Zachary Kaneshiro. Joining him in this ensemble cast are Tia Amafala, Nicole Aragon, Heather Bartlett, Maddy Bram, Kiana Ching, Samara Clark, Emily Dungate, Simon Ellis, Veronika Freire, Alicia Hicks, Ariana Kaneshiro, James Kelsey, Taylor Kinsey, Maya Krauss, Zea Levine, Miles Lugo, Kyndra Nakamoto, Melina Ramirez, Sarah Rouse, Jamie Saito, Keawe Strance, Justyn Toyama, Sidney Kobayashi, Madison Vetter, Nanea Wall and Kaela Yamane.
“School House Rock Live! Jr.” is based on the Emmy Award-winning 1970s cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs like “Unpack Your Adjectives,” “Conjunction Junction” and “Do the Circulations.” In this junior production, students range in age from 8 to 18 and hail from 15 local schools.
Hualalai Academy instructor Sue Boyum directs the production, with assistance from Robin O’Hara. Ariana Bassett is technical director; Karen Barry is the producer; and David A. Payne is the choreographer.
Tickets are $20 for regular adult admission; $17 for senior citizens; and $5 for students. They are available by calling 322-9924 or from the website, alohatheatre.com. The box office opens for ticket sales one hour before performances.
For more information, call 322-9924.