Creative ways we serve our community
At MAPA our goal is to create lasting programs that engage our community in creative ways. Take a look a few of the FREE opportunities waiting for our MAPA ‘ohana!
Brave Acts
Monday, May 5
6:30 pm
MAPA’s Kūpuna Acting Class presents an extraordinary evening of monologues and scenes. Join us at the historic ‘Iao Theater for an evening of inspiration and laughter as MAPA’s brave kūpuna perform at Maui OnStage’s One Night Only (ONO) series!
FREE!
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, May 10, 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!
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.
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.
“Arts are the glue that hold a community together.”