About the Fellowship
This project brings together students from Kapiʻolani Community College and Kaimukī High School to watch plays together at Honolulu's Kumu Kahua Theater, which has been “creating, supporting, and showcasing original works of theater specifically related to our geographical region and the cultures represented here" since its inception in 1971. Through a series of workshops (some facilitated by theater educators and performers), students engage in dialogue about their communities based on the plays’ themes and later present their insights in public forums. The goal is to use the lens of the performing arts to bridge learners from many places and walks of life onto the common ground of Honolulu as a single (and fluid) identity. What does diversity look like in one of the most diverse places on Earth? How can we make it work? Answering these questions is difficult and vital work that this fellowship hopes to explore.
Basic Requirements1. Attend two plays per semester (free)
3. Engage in and share conversations
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Benefits for Kapiʻolani CC Students1. Free access to a premiere arts experience.
2. Full academic service-learning credit (at least 20 hrs. on transcript) 3. Mentorship/leadership development opportunity through work with high school students. 4. Letter of recommendation 5. Max extra credit (+5% on final grade) 6. Presentations replace a major writing assignment (speak with instructor for details) |
Benefits for Kaimukī HS Students1. Free access to a premiere arts experience. 2. Learn from college students
3. Develop communication and interpersonal skills for college 4. Add extra-curricular activity to college applications 5. Letter of recommendation |
If you have any questions, contact Alex Salinas-Nakanishi at [email protected] or (305) 982-7863.