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Performing Arts Center Of Kapolei Fosters An Inclusive, Creative Environment
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self-expressive.”
PACK provides training
“We hope
to train our students not only to be excellent in theater, but to learn the skills that will help them be excellent in life.”
Shrek, The Tempest, Legally Blonde and West Side Sto- ry. Plus, Disney classics like Beauty and the Beast, Lion King, Peter Pan, Cinderalla and The Little Mermaid, and more recent Disney films like Moana and Frozen.
and performance opportuni- ties for all levels of students from grades 2 to 12.
PACK offers three opportu- nities throughout the year for students to get involved. The Spring Show (Feb. 24-March 12) is geared toward high school students (and auditions are opening soon). Mean- while, the PACK Summer Program (May 29-June 16) is open to all (grades 2-12), and does not require auditions. Fi- nally, PACK’s Fall Jr. Show, which just recently wrapped, typically runs from Novem- ber into early December, and welcomes all (grades 2-12) to audition and perform.
(Above right and left) Performing Arts Center of Kapolei (PACK) puts on three large-scale shows annually. PHOTOS COURTESY DARI JAO AND KONA OGAWA
Past shows include rendi- tions of Dr. Seuss’ stories, Elf,
In addition to the three
“We hope to train our stu-
building, sewing, cooking — you name it. During all those hours, parents are not only
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marquee performances, the PACKids program has also restarted on Saturdays. There, participants learn musical theater pieces that are performed around the is- land within a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment that fosters creativity as the budding artists have fun and form friendships.
working with their own kids but mentoring the students around them.
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dents not only to be excel- lent in theater, but to learn the skills that will help them be excellent in life,” Amparo says. “Working together and learning how to take care of each other has helped stu- dents make lasting friendships and grow into who they are. Our students gain confidence through hard work and ded- ication and can be leaders
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wherever they go in life. “Every year when we do ‘senior circle’ for their last show, the seniors always say that PACK feels like family and like home. I truly believe this is because of the amaz- ing parents and volunteers who put in countless hours of
“There is that old saying that it takes a village to raise a child, and PACK is blessed with an amazing village that helps guide and mold our kei- ki; hopefully that is revealed in our productions.”
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