Serving the community
At MAPA our goal is to create lasting programs that engage our community in creative ways. We invite you to join us for these FREE programs!
Brave Acts
Tuesday, April 28 & Wednesday, April 29
6:30 pm
MAPA’s Kūpuna Acting Class presents two extraordinary evenings of monologues and scenes. Join us in the Naylor Theatre for an evening of inspiration and laughter as MAPA’s brave kūpuna perform!
Naylor Theatre
2027 Main Street, Wailuku
FREE!
Seating is limited. Please reserve your free seat by clicking on the button below!
Internships
We currently offer high school and college internships in Production Management, Properties, Stage Management, Arts Administration, Directing, Teaching, and Marketing.
For further information or if you have a special skill set not listed, please reach out to us at info@mauiacademy.org
Audience Education
Entertainment is just the beginning! MAPA offers a variety of programs designed to enhance our community’s “artistic literacy.” For example, in conjunction with any production based on a piece of literature, MAPA teaching artists visit local book clubs to explore the story from a theatrical perspective. We also offer “AfterWords,” a talk back series for casts and audiences to discuss the relevance of the shows and themes to our community.
Scholarships
MAPA believes the arts should be accessible to everyone. Scholarships for our academy classes are available to students based on financial need. Scholarship applications are reviewed and awarded by a panel of MAPA staff, board members and community volunteers. To learn more or fill out an application, click here
UPDATE: We continue to offer free tuition for families who were displaced by the 2023 Maui fires. Please email register@mauiacademy.org for more information.
MAPA Lit
Hosted by author and poet Heather Knowles, this FREE event is the perfect opportunity to share your poetry, short stories, monologues, or any other pieces of literature you might be working on.
Join us on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 7:00 pm. Sign-ups start at 6:30 pm.
No need to make a reservation - just show up!
Community Book Exchange
Our inaugural book exchange was held Friday, January 24, 2025 in MAPA’s Living Room. Stay tuned for more info about the next one coming soon!
FREE!
“Arts are the glue that hold a community together.”