PUHI — Island School fifth-graders invite the public for an adventure on high seas in search of buried treasure. In an adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic tale, Island School’s fifth graders take to the stage on Friday and Saturday
PUHI — Island School fifth-graders invite the public for an adventure on high seas in search of buried treasure.
In an adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic tale, Island School’s fifth graders take to the stage on Friday and Saturday in the Island School Theatre at 7 p.m.
The story features the young Jim Hawkins, a typical 10-year-old boy, who is infatuated with stories of adventure and pirate treasure, according to Peggy Ellenburg of Island School. While playing in his room, his imagination takes him to 18th century England, where a mysterious treasure map and a crew of mutinous pirates land him on Skeleton Island. In this production, the island is located in Polynesia, where the natives dance Tahitian and try to entertain a marooned sailor, Ben Gunn. The audience will recognize the infamous Long John Silver, who limps about on one leg, sporting a silly-looking parrot on his shoulder.
Kathryn Schultz Miller, of ArtReach Children’s Theatre Plays.com, is the playwright of “Treasure Island.” Island School director, Ellenburg, appreciates her scripts for their flexibility and audience interactiveness.
Each year, Island School’s fifth grade class performs a play for their school and for the public. Parents lend their time and skills to the production, helping make costumes, sets and supervising rehearsals.
The cast includes Rachel Dressler and Waileia Edwards, sharing the role of Jim Hawkins; Ki‘ilani Arruda, Jackson Gamby, Conor Hunt and Makena Jaeb as the Storytellers; Emily Binder as Jim’s mother; Brianna Ryan as Billy Bones; Ka‘ohu Ranis as Blind Pew; Corah Callahan as Dr. Livesey; Kailey Masters as Squire Trelawney; Sienna Martin-Oldfield as Captain Smollett; Lapis Dove, as Long John Silver; Maddie Conery, Kaikea Kaui, Kaeo Rezentes and Matthrew Vickers as the mutinous crew; James Pratt as Honest Abe; Katie Cook, Patrick McKenna, Malia Splittstoesser and Janey Valente as the natives of Skeleton Island; and Makali‘i Oliveira as Benn Gunn.
“Treasure Island” is appropriate for all ages. Tickets cost $4 in advance ($15 for a family pass) and slightly higher at the door. Call 246-0233 for tickets.Doors open at 6:45 p.m.
