Aanikaʻs Elephants

Schedule

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-10:00

Location

Honolulu Theatre for Youth | Honolulu, HI

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Learn about the plight of Africaʻs elephants in this play coming to HTY from a team of acclaimed Sesame Street writers and puppeteers.
About this Event

By Annie Evans

Adventure into the African savannah with Aanika, a Kenyan girl who befriends a baby elephant that she names, Little. This beautiful story about what family means comes to HTY from a team of acclaimed Sesame Street writers and puppeteers and is directed by Pam Arciero, a Sesame Street veteran who has returned home to the islands. Featuring amazing puppets and a beautiful story that will warm your heart while you learn about the modern day plight of Africaʻs elephants.

Ages 5+


PUBLIC PERFORMANCE DATES

• January 16 @ 7:00pm

• January 18 @ 2:00pm

• January 25 @ 2:00pm

• January 31 @ 4:00pm

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Where is it happening?

Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu, United States

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Tickets

USD 15.00 to USD 30.00

Honolulu Theatre for Youth

Host or Publisher Honolulu Theatre for Youth

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