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Theatre

The Mid-Pacific Theatre Program offers students in grades 6–12 opportunities to develop their skills in acting, singing, dancing, and devised performance. Working closely with artist-educators, students hone technique, create original work, and explore the history and theory that shape contemporary theatre.

Each year, the program produces up to three high school shows and a middle school musical, spanning genres such as musicals, Shakespeare, narrative theatre, Greek tragedy, children’s theatre, and student-created pieces. Mid-Pacific has proudly represented Hawai‘i multiple times at the American High School Theatre Festival at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, showcasing the depth and creativity of our young performers.

Student Success

Mid-Pacific students continue to shine in the Hawai‘i Branch of the English-Speaking Union (ESU) National Shakespeare Competition, with ‘Eleu Lukey ’25 winning the state title in 2025 and Sophia L. ’27 earning the honor in 2026. Both advanced to the national competition in New York, where ‘Eleu placed among the top 10 finalists in the country. Sophia’s victory marks the second consecutive year a Mid-Pacific student has claimed the state title.
‘Eleu Lukey ’25

‘Eleu Lukey ’25

Sophia L. ’27

2025 High School Musical: Into the Woods

About Linda Johnson

Student Spotlight

Aidan Rinderer ’23

AIDAN RINDERER ’23

“Mama J, Ms. Train, and Ms. Chun have helped me grow from a little introverted boy and taught me to express myself and help find and unlock my potential and interest through theatre. I have really enjoyed being a MPSA student because it's like having a family that will be there to support and care for you.”

Eva Rogers ’25

EVA ROGERS ’25

“Mrs. Train and Ms. Johnson have been my guides throughout high school so far, and with their instruction, I can see my own improvement. They helped me take my acting and singing to the next level, focusing on technique. Acting and vocal ensemble are always the highlights of my school days, and I look forward to the MPSA productions that they direct every year. ”

Faculty

Contact

Amanda Schwarzwalder
Executive Director of MPSA
mpsa@midpac.edu
(808) 973-5136

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