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SEABURY HALL PERFORMING ARTS | 2026-2027

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27th Edition | 2026-2027 ‘A‘ali‘ikūhonua Creative Arts Center

Table of Contents Head of School Nicholas Rodriguez

“Why Step Up to the Stage?” by Paul Wood

Voices Of The Past: Seabury Hall Alumni

Season Calendar

Dance Page

Music Page

Theater Page

Hula & Costume Design Page

List of Advertisers/Mahalos

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Head of School Welcome to the 2026–2027 Performing Arts season at Seabury Hall! As I begin my second year as Head of School, my excitement for this vibrant community and especially for our extraordinary arts program continues to grow. There is something truly magical about watching our students step onto the stage, pick up an instrument, or express themselves through the arts. Their creativity, dedication, and courage are among the greatest joys of my role. This season is especially meaningful to me. Last year, I had the privilege of watching my graduating senior and now freshman daughter perform in several music productions. I saw firsthand how Seabury Hall encourages students to shine in every arena. Our performers are not only talented artists; they are athletes, scientists, leaders, and innovators who bring their diverse talents and passions to everything they do. These productions are made possible by our incredible students, faculty, theater and music teams, facilities staff, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners. We are deeply grateful for the support that allows our students to share their talents with all of us. Whether this is your first show or your fiftieth, thank you for being here to celebrate and support our students. Sit back, enjoy the performance, and join me in cheering on the wonderful talent on stage tonight! With immense gratitude and excitement, Nicholas Rodriguez 5

By Paul Wood, Founder of Seabury Hall Arts Department

Why Step up to the Stage? Lifelong benefits come for everyone who dares to stand in the spotlight. Three top Maui-based performing-arts teachers—Sue Loudon, Linda Takita, and Juliet Green—tell us why.

Sue Ann Loudon | In 1964 Sue Loudon was hired to teach speech classes at Baldwin High School. She’d been a drama major at her mainland college, so at Baldwin, in addition to speech, she offered to stage a musical. Bye Bye Birdie. Full houses every night! Even the state superintendent of education showed up for a performance! So began Sue’s forty-year career producing shows at Baldwin HS—and setting the standard of theatrical excellence for every other school on Maui. “At one time, I did six plays a year,” she says, “too many, but I loved theater so much. There were so many shy kids at Baldwin. Performance brought them out of their shells. When that happened, there was so much camaraderie, such feeling of encore! 2026- 2027

being accepted.”

She adds, “Teaching speech was diﬃcult at first. Such heavy pidgin.” And yet, she accepted that, too. “Don’t forget the pidgin, I told them. It’s a rarity.” She wanted them to learn more, not less—to become bilingual.

This exemplifies Sue’s primary focus, which was to develop the students’ self-confidence. “I’d have the kids stand in a circle, then put one at a time in the middle. Everyone in the circle would say nice things about that person.” Later, as a cast, they would have dinner together in costume, answering questions in character. In this way, she says, “They developed self-esteem and the understanding of each other.” Quite a few of Sue’s former students have gone on to theatrical ventures. The Gilliom siblings Eric and Amy are prominent examples, as is radio voice Kathy Collins. But “most of my students

Sue Ann Loudon

now have good, normal lives, are good parents. I never pushed them to become a star, only to have more confidence.” Her philosophy: “In theater, everybody is successful.

Linda Takita | Linda arrived on Maui in 1972, the oldest child of a polka-playing accordionist. (Her dad was given a Grammy Award in the mid-eighties.) Linda had a background in music therapy, song, dance, but hadn’t yet taken the full plunge into theater. On Maui, though, she saw that there existed no performance program specifically for young kids. “I love children,” she told me. She conceived the idea for what became Maui Youth Theater, aka MYT, and “I put my heart into it.” She received a lot of support. Some of that was from Sue Loudon, who asked her to direct a chorus of youngsters for a production of The King and I. How many children did she end up directing during her two decades on Maui? “Thousands,” she said. “We had a hundred children in a play sometimes.” She still keeps in touch, using Facebook, with many of these now-grown kids. She talks of them with great enthusiasm. Many have used their MYT-gained confidence to move into corporate positions, several have created their own theater programs in our schools, and quite a few have launched artistic careers of their own (think Keali‘i Reichel or Francis Tau‘a). 7

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What do youngsters gain from performance? Linda lists three life-skills: creativity, selfconfidence (“it’s so important in every career”), and the ability to work together—to follow each other’s leads and then become a community. “I can’t separate them. They all go together. We strive for that.”

Juliet Green | In 1980, when I was a rookie English teacher at a struggling boarding school called Seabury Hall, I had to choose an unpaid extra-curricular activity. I coached tennis one year, but that wasn’t my thing. The school had a sort of stage in the dining hall—a speaker’s

Paul Wood and Linda Takita

platform, really. It had a curtain but very little off-stage area, and with automobile headlamps for lighting. A student said to me, “There’s a stage. Why don’t we put on any plays?” I thought, “Okay. That’ll be my extra-curricular activity.” It became my entire

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life. I had to keep teaching, of course, but something had to go. Sleeping, primarily. I learned right away: kids want to perform. Some of them need to. And one of my needto‘s was Juliet Green, who had been raised by artistic parents. Her father was a music teacher and piano technician; her mother taught English and became a prominent journalist. Both taught at Seabury Hall before Juliet joined the student body. (“Music and theater saved me in high school!” she told me in our recent phone conversation.) Today she teaches music and drama in Portola Valley, California, at a small private school for grades four through eight. She’s held this position now for 36 years. Although primarily a music teacher, she said to me, “I think every kid should take an

Juliet Green ‘86

improv class. They learn to think on their feet.

They have to follow the ‘yes, and…’ golden rule, to always say, ‘I know that, but….’” In theater, she said, students develop “the practice of not shutting down.” She listed some of the skills that come from gaining experience in the performing arts: Listening. Thinking creatively. Collaborating. Speaking in front of people. “These are marketable skills for any job.” She pointed out that theater experience loosens up right-answer/wrong-answer thinking. “In improv, there is no wrong answer. You can make anything work. You just have to go with it. You learn resilience, flexibility.”

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Love that you are a part of Seabury Performing Arts! - The Hampe ‘Ohana

She acknowledged that students learn teamwork in sports, as well. And some students will cross between the stage and the athletic field. But she happily admits the obvious: “We do tend to attract the quirky. It’s good to have a safe space for the unusual, the unique, for those who haven’t really found a place to fit in.” Adding a footnote here to these comments: I concur absolutely with the insights of these remarkable educators. And yet there’s something ironic, almost comic about the transformative power of the stage: You find yourself by pretending to be someone else. You face the holy terror of all eyes being upon you, all other humans watching you and judging you, by ducking inside a persona—by fooling them and (in order to do a good job) fooling yourself. Doesn’t that imply we are all putting on a show? That every successful person is “performing?” Who are we, really? On second thought, I’ll go with the poetry of Walt Whitman:

Do I contradict myself?

Very well then I contradict myself,

(I am large, I contain multitudes.)

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Voices of the Past We asked our alumni 3 questions:

How did Arts Educators at Seabury Hall help you in other areas of your life over the years? Have you had any experience as an arts educator? What has made the arts educators in your life effective, unique, inspiring?

Noël Norcross ‘97 | Dance, Drama, Musical Theater Because the performing arts at Seabury were so well respected by the greater Maui community, I felt confident enough to audition in college on the mainland, which led to roles in multiple plays and musicals, and directing a dance company. My arts education at Seabury gave me the strength to be in unfamiliar situations, to be “a little fish,” and to find friends and community beyond school and work. While teaching Vinyasa yoga for the past 15 years, I have also had the honor of teaching others to become yoga instructors. Helping them work through moments of self-doubt by finding their strengths and authentic voices has always been a highlight. When I think about the educators that have most impacted my life, it is always those in the performing and language arts. I admire them for pursuing their passions and carving out sometimes non-traditional career paths to do so. It takes courage— especially today—to choose a life in the arts and that is incredibly inspiring.

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at Seabury. It was impressive what we could pull off with such

limited resources! I learned how important the technical details are to the creative process, and I continue to use those lessons every day in my work in live television production. While it was fun to play a role on stage, I found my true calling as a technician behind the scenes in support of the creative process, all thanks to Mr. V!

Doug Carney ’00 has his own sound production company and tours the world providing sound for events and shows. He has recently worked as audio engineer in Taiwan for the Netflix production of Skyscraper Live. “Providing technical support for an innovative stunt that aired live on the streaming platform included technical challenges -- and obvious language barriers -- but it was a pleasure to collaborate with an international crew.”

Courtney Cole-Arlidge ‘01 | Band, Chorus, Drama, Musical Theater I was fortunate to experience both athletics and the arts during my years at Seabury Hall. The encouragement of teachers like David Ward gave me the confidence to keep going. Theatre taught me self-expression, creativity, and the courage to take risks, skills I still use today. Looking back, I only wish I had done more. I’m excited to see my son experience the incredible arts program that continues to thrive. For more than 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of teaching through wearable art as a bridal stylist and wedding professional. Whether helping a bride find the

Performing Art Educators Who lead with Care, Creativity, Integrity, and Passion

Inspiring the next generation of performing artists Left to right: Kaui Krueger, Ande Morissette, Vanessa Cerrito, Matthew Hardwick, Julia Golding, David Ward, Tina Kailiponi, Molly Schad, Todd Van Amburgh

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perfect gown, teaching the art of dressing, or mentoring assistants, I’ve seen how confidence can transform someone. My favorite part is watching people discover beauty in themselves and helping them feel empowered to step into one of life’s biggest moments. Collaborating with photographers, designers, planners, and artists has shown me that creativity thrives through teamwork, trust, and a shared passion for creating unforgettable experiences. Arts educators have a unique gift. They don’t just teach technique; they teach people to see the world differently. Throughout my life, they have shown me that creativity is meant to be celebrated, that beauty has purpose, and that art has the power to transform lives. Because of them, I’ve learned that business doesn’t have to be a suit and tie. Life can be full of color, sequins, imagination, and joy.

Sydney Roberts ‘11 | Chorus, Dance, Drama, Musical Theater My arts teachers at Seabury Hall truly changed the trajectory of my life. They believed in me before I fully believed in myself and gave me the confidence to pursue a career that many people would have

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called unrealistic. Their encouragement pushed me to study theater in college and eventually perform professionally in regional theaters across the country. They didn’t just teach me how to perform, they taught me to trust myself, think creatively, and have the confidence to chase big dreams. I am so grateful for the arts at Seabury!

Clyde Engle ‘11 | Band, Chorus, Dance, Drama, Musical Theater Entrenched from day one in sixth grade, the arts centered my experience at Seabury, instilling empathy and confidence that propelled me into working for Stephen Colbert, studying classical acting in London at LAMDA, and graduating from Harvard Law School. Now, I’m pursuing entertainment law, forever inspired by my years as an actor and student of the stage. The single greatest highlight of my being an arts educator in the theatre was being able to pass on the lessons of empathy, technique, and storytelling that I learned from my teachers to the next generation. I was able to share what I’d learned about how to analyze a text (including the oft-thought of “dense” Shakespeare), use clear diction in speech and purpose in action and, more generally, how to connect on a personal, human level with your fellow actors, director, and other collaborators.

Kelsey Greenway ‘12 | Chorus, Dance, Drama, Musical Theater, Art with Heart (Co-Founder) One of the most meaningful things Seabury’s arts educators gave me was that I never once doubted the importance of art. They made me believe that art doesn’t have to be just a hobby, but that it is a real, valid way to build a life. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 32.)

‘A‘ali‘ikūhonua Creative Arts Center SEASON CALENDAR 2026-2027 Visit Us Online At: SeaburyHall.org/arts

Illuminate: a Fall Concert Seabury Hall Band and Chorus

Ballet & Dance 1-2 with

Directed by Julia Golding & Molly Schad Thursday, October 22 | 7 p.m Friday, October 23 | 7 p.m

The Seabury Hall Dance Ensemble

The Drowsy Chaperone An Upper School Musical Director/Choreographer David Ward Vocal Director Julia Golding Fri. & Sat., November 13-14 | 7 p.m Fri. & Sat., November 20-21 | 7 p.m Saturday, November 21 | 2 p.m

Ka‘ao Hula Performance Featuring the MS and US Hula Classes & Hawaiian Ensemble

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Directed by Kumu Kaui Krueger Saturday, December 13 | 2 p.m

Winter Dance Recital Directed by Vanessa Cerrito & David Ward Tuesday, December 15 | 4:30 p.m.

Matilda, The Musical Jr. A Middle School Musical Directed by Tina Kailiponi, Andre Morissette, & Molly Schad Friday, January 15 | 7 p.m. Saturday, January 16 | 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Common Ground Dance Festival

Featuring Featuring the Seabury Hall Dance Program & Guests Dancers from across Maui

Directed by Vanessa Cerrito & David Ward Friday, January 29 | 7 p.m Friday, January 30 | 7 p.m.

Art With Heart A Student Run Showcase Directed by Cassie Goldyn, Nikki Kayes & Elizabeth Jenkins Saturday, February 20 | 7 p.m.

Same Room-Diﬀerent Story An Upper School Play

Buena Vista Nights: a Spring Band Concert Middle & Upper School Bands Directed by Julia Golding Thursday, April 15 | 7 p.m. Friday, April 16 | 7 p.m.

Thursday, March 4 | 7 p.m.

39th Annual Dance Showcase

Friday, March 5 | 7 p.m.

Seabury Hall Dance Program

Saturday, March 4 | 2 p.m.

Directed by Vanessa Cerrito & David Ward

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Friday, May 2 | 7 p.m.

Spring Chorus Concert

Saturday, May 3 | 7 p.m.

Directed by Tina Kailiponi

Middle & Upper School Chorus Directed by Molly Schad Thursday, April 8 | 7 p.m. Friday, April 9 | 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 4 | 2 p.m.

SideShows One Act Play Festival Directed by Todd Van Amburgh Friday, May 14 | 7 p.m. Saturday, May 15 | 7 p.m.

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Dance Faculty Life’s twists and turns shape us in unexpected ways. After years as a professional dancer, actor, and DAVID WARD 38 Years at Seabury Hall Dance Director, US Musical Theatre, ACAC Manager, Costume Designer

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” -A L B E RT E I N ST E I N

choreographer in New York, I found myself on a flight to Stuttgart, Germany—a journey that led to a lifelong career in arts education. Although I continued performing, teaching became the heart of my work. Nothing compares to witnessing students discover their voices and grow in transformative ways. I’m grateful to those who inspired me and proud to carry their legacy forward by mentoring the next generation of performing artists, one student at a time. I discovered my calling to teach dance at 15 while assisting classes as an advanced student. Witnessing young dancers transform from shy children into

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technique, deepened my artistry, and Ultimately, becoming an educator made me me the privilege of building meaningful connections with young people through this deeply personal art.

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Music Faculty I knew I wanted to become a music teacher when I was ten years old. My elementary school music teacher, Mrs. Whiteman, was a tremendous inspiration. Her JULIA GOLDING

bright personality, kindness, energy, and

3 Years at Seabury Hall

enthusiasm made every student excited to

Band Director, US Musical Theater

learn. Watching her connect with students

“There is music in every child. The teacher’s job is to find it and nurture it.” -F R A N C E S C L A R K

taught me that performing arts education is about more than music; it is about inspiring creativity, building confidence, and fostering belonging. Her impact on my life showed me the importance of positively influencing future generations and inspired me to become the kind of teacher who makes a lasting difference.

As an elementary school student, I remember playing “My Heart Will Go On” on the piano and imagining how I would stage it someday as a choir director—complete MOLLY SCHAD 13 Years at Seabury Hall Choir Director, MS Musical Theater, Performing Arts Department Chair

“You are only as powerful as you make the people around you feel. Never forget to lift up the voices around you. They will become a part of your voice—that’s how magic works. You get it when you give it.”

with a dramatic curtain opening at the key change. While I’ve never programmed that song, my love for music, storytelling, and staging remains. The difference is that I no longer create those visions alone. Our students bring their own ideas, collaborate on choreography and staging, and shape what we create together. That childhood dream has become something better: a shared creative journey.

-JAC O B C O L L I E R

Now, as a dance teacher, my favorite thing about collaborating with artists and students is when my ideas collide with their input and the piece becomes something greater than the sum of its parts. What inspires me about arts educators is when they are able to elicit something from me that I didn’t know existed. When they unlock pathways, or ways of thinking, or new possibilities in movement.

Ava Malia Notarangelo ‘22 | Dance - Tech/Backstage Throughout my time at Seabury, I took every single class and opportunity that had to do anything with cameras, dance, and theatrical technology. While my current career focus is in lighting, having knowledge in these other disciplines has made a huge impact in the way I collaborate with artists. For example, when lighting dance, being fluent in dance terminology has made it monumentally easier to communicate with choreographers who don’t have as much knowledge in lighting. I have very fond memories of working closely with Mr. Kovach on film projects in middle school that I was passionate about. His faith in my interests (that were often seen as something that lay outside of traditional coursework) at such a young age gave me the confidence I needed to turn my passion into a career. This bled into high school, where Mr. Van Amburgh trusted me to light many of the performances in the CAC. This solidified my desire to move into this industry, and combine my love for light and dance. Wanting to follow a path that not many other students at Seabury have was the biggest leap of faith I’ve ever taken, but with the support from my educators, It’s become the easiest thing I’ve ever done. My time at Seabury Hall was a pivotal time in my life; I could

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“We must all do theatre, to find out who we are, and to discover who we could become.”

like Mrs. Toomajian and Craig Gardner, I discovered that “Life changes when you find your voice.” Theatre gave me courage, connection, and belonging. I am honored to bring that passion to Seabury, creating a space where students feel safe to explore, create, and share their unique stories.

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As a teacher, I’m always taking chances on kids. Wanna run sound for a show? Lights? Projections? TODD VAN AMBURGH 36 Years at Seabury Hall Resident Set & Light Designer, Stagecraft and English Teacher

“Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!” -T H E W I Z A R D O F O Z

Used a saw? Here: try. Putting tools in a kid’s hands is risky magic. In June, former Seabury Science teacher Moka Brown sent me a photo of her son Owen. He was an associate on the team that just won the Tony award for Best Sound Design for the Broadway musical Ragtime. Owen’s mom let me know how thankful she

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Hula, Costume Design, Tech As a university student, I took a job running Montreal park camps for children. Having never worked with youth, I was anxious. Yet that experience redirected my career, opening the

ANDRE MORISSETTE 36 Years at Seabury Hall Middle School Musical Theater & Costume Design Instructor

“The purpose of art education is not to produce professional artists, but to develop the unique potential of each individual, allowing them to find their own voice.”

door to a life in education. In the performing arts, craft is passed from one generation to the next. Without textbooks, connection between teacher and student becomes the thread of development. I was fortunate to have master teachers who inspired me to grow. Today, I strive to do the same: pass down knowledge, open doors, and help young people discover themselves.

-S H I N I C H I S U Z U K I

The discipline and perpetuation of hula is of the utmost importance to me as an educator and kanakaʻ‘ōiwi. Hula is all around us, in how the ʻ‘a‘ali‘i flutters in the wind, the ‘ie‘ie vine reaches

KUMU KAUI KRUEGER 1st Year at Seabury Hall Kumu Hula, Middle & Upper School Hawaiian Studies, He Hā‘upu Aloha Coordinator

“A‘a i ka hula, waiho i ka hilahila ma ka hale.” Dare to dance, leave

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toward the sky, and the ‘ōlapa tree gently sways. Hula grounds us in our environment, cultivating appreciation and awareness for this special place we call home. I have practiced hula for 26 years and taught for 10. Last year, I earned the status of Kumu Hula through the traditional ʻ‘ūniki Kumu Hula rites of passage. I hope every student feels the aloha of this sacred tradition.

As a lifelong musician, I never initially saw myself as an educator. To me, music is an endless horizon with always something new to learn. However, stepping behind the scenes into

MATTHEW HARDWICK 1st Year at Seabury Hall Music Instructor, Sound Designer, Tech Support

“Music enhances the education of our children by helping them to make connections and broadening the depth with which they think and feel.””

theater tech this past year completely redefined my perspective. I was caught off guard by the profound connections I forged with the students. Watching their fierce dedication, resilience, and boundless willingness to learn has been inspiring. Teaching isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about sharing the vulnerability of the creative process and growing alongside the next generation of artists.

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Zoe,

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You light up the stage and our hearts. We’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished on stage, in class and beyond, and we can’t wait to see where you soar to next!

We love you to the moon and beyond, Mom, Dad, Iliana, and Amelia

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MUSIC IN PARADISE

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The Gift of Performance Every musical’s cast survives on two things: coffee and cough drops. As a freshman, I accepted a cough drop from the lozenge-supplying lead, thinking it would soothe my overworked vocal cords. Instead, the menthol calmed the pre-show nerves I hadn’t noticed. So, when the senior lead graduated and I was cast as the lead, I became the cough-dropsupply successor. The Maui wildfires had just happened, and the sugary comfort of cough drops seemed like a pick-me-up my cast could use amid the afterchaos. But, when I offered a Ricola to an extraquiet castmate, I understood why the lead before me supplied them: they were a segue. That menthol-flavored comfort meant “I am here for you; I know you are hurting; please sing with me and be at peace for the next few hours.” The performing arts at Seabury became my space to actually feel: to be heartbroken by the changes in my life, cry onstage while I performed a song I wrote, and then call it a creative choice; to sneak a wave and a smile in to a little girl I see in the audience, reminded of who I once was looking up to older performers; to smile a bittersweet smile as I counted down my performances until the last, knowing I grew up on the ACAC stage. Most of all, however, it was where I learned the truth behind the phrase “the closest we can get to heaven on earth is singing in a choir.” Because in that moment when the harmony we sing fills the whole room, I understand heaven and love and peace all at once, and know how lucky I am to know what it is to perform.

FREYA CARLSEN ’26 University of Washington, Class of 2030 Neuroscience.