The Pa’akai We Bring resources
The Pa’akai We Bring introduces young audiences to the Native Hawaiian traditions around the cultivation of pa‘akai (salt). Traditionally, pa‘akai is food, medicine, a sacrament and a treasured gift. The play follows multiple generations of salt farmers on Kauai, mixing ancient stories, hula, live music, original songs and plenty of audience participation into a tasty potluck of performance, joyously served up with aloha.
Devised by Moses Goods and the Honolulu Theatre for Youth Ensemble.
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BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE
Episode: ABOUT (6 minutes)
Listen to this audio via the embedded media below for an introduction to the
performance, the artist or company, and the venue.
Includes: An introduction to the performance, artist & venue, welcome message
Written and hosted by Dania Ramos
Additional writing by the team behind The Pa’akai We Bring
Sound editing, sound design, and voiceover by Michael Aquino
Theme and outro music: NJPAC TD Jazz for Teens program
Additional music from The Pa’akai We Bring and Epidemic Sound
Welcome message voiced by Moses Goods
Series producers: Michael Aquino and Dania Ramos
AFTER THE PERFORMANCE
Episode: CONNECT (7 minutes)
Listen to this audio via the embedded media below for reflection questions, a closer
look at an aspect of the performance such as historical context or background on
the art form, and a brief selection of vocabulary words.
Includes: Reflection question, a look at the history of salt farming in Hanapepe, Kauai
Written and hosted by Dania Ramos
Sound editing and design by Michael Aquino
Theme and outro music: NJPAC TD Jazz for Teens program
Additional music from The Pa’akai We Bring and Epidemic Sound
Opening question voiced by Moses Goods
Series producers: Michael Aquino and Dania Ramos
Episode: SPOTLIGHT (10 minutes)
Listen to this audio via the embedded media below for an exclusive interview with
an artist from the production or an NJPAC staff member followed by discussion
prompts.
Includes: An interview with the creator of The Pa’akai We Bring, discussion starters
Written and hosted by Dania Ramos
Sound editing and design by Michael Aquino
Theme and outro music: NJPAC TD Jazz for Teens program
Additional music from The Pa’akai We Bring and Epidemic Sound
Interview guest: Moses Goods
Series producers: Michael Aquino and Dania Ramos
NJPAC On the Mic is produced in partnership with CM Studios.
NJPAC Arts Education performances team: Rosa Hyde, Treasure Borde, and Kendall Lipham
CM Studios producers: Michael Aquino, Dania Ramos
NJPAC and CM Studios are located in Essex County, New Jersey, situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.
Episode links and sources
NJPAC | Arts Education programs: njpac.org/arts-education
NJPAC | About NJPAC: njpac.org/about
NJPAC resources | The Pa’akai We Bring: njpac.org/arts-education/teacher-resources
Honolulu Theatre for Youth | The Pa’akai We Bring: membership.htyweb.org/the-paakai-we-bring*
The Pa’akai We Bring | Trailer: youtu.be/6GW4sd8ACE8?si=zWbHGl9Dj0Aybmzt*
Hawaii News Now | Hawaiian Word of the Day – Pa’akai: youtube.com/watch?v=BF5Y9eWWOc8*
Hanapepe.org | The History of Hanapepe: hanapepe.org/history*
Kamakakoi.com | Protecting Pa‘akai in Hanapepe: kamakakoi.com/paakai*
PBS | Family ingredients: Kauai Pa’akai: pbs.org/video/kauai-paakai-salt-0wrvmz*
Friends of Kaua’i | Hei: Hawaiian String Figures: kauairefuges.org/blog/hei-hawaiian-string-figures*
Hawaii News Now | Hawaiian Word of the Day – Oli: youtu.be/SLO-bbRYDDs?si=mP7lKfrmKRgiP4i-*
Where is Hawaii: whereig.com/usa/maps/where-is-hawaii.jpg*
Major Hawaiian Islands: ontheworldmap.com/usa/state/hawaii/map-of-hawaii.jpg*
Hanapepe, Kauai: birdfinding.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Hanapepe.Orientation-Map.png*
TYAUSA | The Pa’akai We Bring Guide: tinyurl.com/44z7zcup*
Helpful Professor | 15 Examples Of Cultural Artifacts: helpfulprofessor.com/cultural-artifacts-examples*