This original production introduces audiences to the Native Hawaiian relationship to pa‘akai (salt). Traditionally, pa‘akai is food, medicine, a sacrament and a treasured gift. The play follows a family with multiple generations of salt farmers on Kauai, mixing in ancient stories, hula, live music, original songs and plenty of audiences participation into a tasty potluck of performance, joyously served up with aloha.
Created by Honolulu Theatre for Youth in partnership with the Bishop Museum and cultural elders and leaders, the performance is intended for a multi-generational audience, so audience members young and old can have this restorative experience together.
Video: https://vimeo.com/764347726
Website: https://www.holdenarts.org/pa-akai-we-bring-23-24
Suggested for grades 1-6
Study Guides and More!
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Program Information
- Running Time: 1 hour
- Audience: Grades 1 - 6
Dates and Contact
Requests will be honored on a first come first served basis and some shows have maximum audience sizes. For more information, contact (941) 263-6750 or margaret.lindsey@sarasotafl.gov.