An original musical by sydney harper
Welcomr!
This production is the result of youth creativity, community support, and a commitment to opportunity for all Molokai keiki. Hokulani Children’s Theatre of Molokai is proud to present this original production created through the voices, creativity, and dedication of our youth and community.
About the Production
The Enchanted Forest is an original musical inspired by the imagination and collaboration of CTOM’s Teen Drama Club. In the summer of 2023, students created this fairytale story following a shared viewing of Rigoletto. This production reflects youth voice, collaboration, and storytelling brought to life on stage.
HōkūlaniCtomMission Special Recognition
Nurturing creativity, confidence, and cultural connection through the performing arts while building pathways in creative media and career development for Molokai youth.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Sydney Harper, a dedicated volunteer, for writing this original musical production. This work was inspired by the creativity of our teenage drama club who collaborated in the summer of 2023 to develop this fairytale story.
Sydney’s commitment to uplifting youth voices and bringing their ideas to life is a meaningful contribution to Hokulani Children’s Theatre of Molokai and the community we serve.
We are proud to share that Sydney will soon be stepping into a parttime role as Acting and Film Director, helping to guide the development of our film and creative media performing arts training program.
Cast
SERAPHINA: Mahina Sagario
RIGOLETTA: Averie Bishaw
PRINCE ALDRIC: Kayson Borden
JESTER: Reign Purdy-Avelino
FANTASIA: Azalea Rice
KING FERDINAND: Tyson Geiger
QUEEN MELORA: Polani Ritte
SYLVAN: Tillandsia Rice
GARLIC BULBS: Ekaterina and Alexander Saitova
MAYOR MUSHROOM: Maia Apodaca
MUSHROOM COUNCIL: Anya, Elan and Liam Apodaca with Daphne Davis
FAIRY QUEEN: Freya Davis
FAIRIES: Kanealani and Hiʻiaka Boswell with Naweo Ritte, Azrael Brown, and Makayla Malmgren
ENCHANTED TREES: Waihalaʻi Purdy-Avelino with Maylani Malmgren
Staff and Crew
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: Wailana Purdy-Avelino
ACTING DIRECTOR: Sydney Harper
PRODUCER: Vicki Boswell
MUSIC DIRECTOR: Shaye Lauifi
CHOREOGRAPHER: Jeri-Lu Heen
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Patrick Ah-Loy
STAGE MANAGER: Dayanti Karunaratne
FILMING DIRECTOR: Daniel Emhoff
ADS & PROMO DIRECTOR: Patience Purdy-Avelino (student intern)
YOUTH ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Mahina Sagario (student intern)
GREEN ROOM SUPERVISOR: Jaime Aavens
LIGHTING: Kala Bishaw
SOUND: Lehi Muro (student intern)
MAKEUP: Sophie Socher
YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
all student intern positions are paid, providing workforce development and career pathway opportunities for molokai youth
Board of Directors
Vicki Boswell – Founder, President & Producer (Acting Executive Director)
Deborah McCane – Treasurer, Bookkeepe
Guy Juario – Secretary, Props & Scenic Design
Patrick AhLoy – Board Member, Technical Director; Donor of Sound & Lighting Equipment
SUPPORT OUR WORK
Your donation directly funds scholarships and career pathway opportunities for Molokai youth. Community support ensures that all keiki have access to free and meaningful performing arts experiences.
Our Home at Home Pumehana
HokulaniChildren’sTheatreofMolokaiisdeeply gratefulto Home Pumehana forprovidingashared communityspacethatservesasourphysical home.Throughthispartnership,weareableto offeraccessibleprogrammingandfree productionsthatserveMolokai’skeiki
Mahal
Stupski Foundation
Wave of Harmony Foundation
State of Hawaii – Grants-in-Aid Program
County of Maui Office of Economic Development
Hawaii Community Foundation – Equal Access Arts Grant
Our dedicated parents and volunteers
Community partners and collaborators
The keiki and kupuna who inspire our work
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