will feature American Sign Language interpretation. Performances take place Thursday through Saturday, Nov. So for me, the production is a mashup of Greek mythology and Marvel superheroes, in a powerhouse rock musical,” Moore said. “Learning differences, anxiety and ADHD are celebrated as special gifts, like super powers. The play also celebrates self-acceptance, a sense of belonging and the unique gifts each of us bring on life’s journey. You are Clifford, a scrubby hick with a penchant for amorality, sarcasm, and thumping stuff before thinking.Along with his comrades, Clifford travels a twisted path towards his great fate: to be the one destined to 'try' and fight Gwar, the demonic villain whose name is only coincidentally after the 80s metal band.Along this path your journeys take many unstereotypical routes - such as a. “The opening number alone gives me chicken skin because there are 49 students on stage.” “This is an opportunity for us to get back to the essence of live theatre and celebrate all the special kids we have in our Punahou theatre program,” said Director Melinda Moore. Staged by a cast and crew of 65 students in grades 6 – 12, the production features dancing and sword fighting directed by members of the O‘ahu drama community and a professional rock band performing live on stage. The family-friendly rock musical, based on Rick Riordan’s popular fantasy novel series, tells the story of Percy Jackson, half human, half god, as he travels the underworld to find Zeus’ missing lightning bolt. Two of the band members perform while wearing hooded cloaks and fencing masks complete. Punahou theatre students take audiences on an epic quest through a world of Greek mythology, monsters and magic in “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” on Nov. Magic Sword This electronic trio of musicians hails from Boise, Idaho and first appeared on the scene in 2013.
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