Aloha Performing Arts Company will offer two creative workshops for Kona youngsters during this year’s winter break.
Aloha Performing Arts Company will offer two creative workshops for Kona youngsters during this year’s winter break.
The first will be “Where the Wild Things Are,” a multimedia workshop led by local artist and designer Gerald Lucena, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 26-30. The workshop, for children ages 8-15, is inspired by the classic illustrated children’s book by Maurice Sendak. Students will create their own unique “wild thing” puppet, incorporating Hawaiian animals such as the puaa, pueo and io. Simple materials such as recycled fabric, plaster cloth, dowels, and glue, will be used as each student focuses on texture, facial expression, and costumes, as well as character movement and voice experimentation.
Students will give a free public performance with their creations on the final class day. Tuition for this workshop is $175 per student, with multiple family member discounts available.
A second workshop, “Hail to the Chiefs” will be offered 2-5 p.m. Jan. 2-6. APAC Artistic Director Jerry Tracy will lead this workshop, utilizing his original script, which features dramatizations of all of the presidents of the United States. The workshop is open to children ages 8-12, and will feature acting, singing and movement. Every child will portray several characters, including presidents, in a free public performance on the last workshop day.
Tuition for this workshop is $75 per student, with discounts for multiple family members and for students attending both workshops.
Class size is limited; register online at www.alohatheatre.com.
Info: 322-9924.