Mentoring Tomorrow’s Thespians
By Kari Nettel, Parent Volunteer, Performing Arts Center of Kapolei
The young actors at the Performing Arts Center of Kapolei (PACK) are among the hardest-working people on earth. We all know about the dedication it takes to prepare for and land a role in a theater production, but for these student actors, the work has just begun.
PACK is a nonprofit after-school theater program that produces several quality shows each year. Productions typically include a cast of more than 60 actors and musicians, and are open to all island students.
Students are required to learn lines, songs and choreography all while keeping up with school work. They are instructed to bring schoolwork to rehearsal and carve out study time whenever possible. In addition, students and their families are expected to pitch in with set construction, costumes and fundraising.
