Building the Dream
The Naylor
MAPA’s decades-long dream of a permanent home of our own has finally come true! In our Main Street Arts Project, people from all walks of life, from keiki to kūpuna, participate in locally-produced performing arts programming, from theatrical productions to classes and camps. The crown jewel of the Main Street Arts Project is the Naylor Theatre, a state-of-the-art black box theatre seating up to 200 people.
The total cost of the Main Street Arts Project — including purchasing the properties, completing the major building renovations, and purchasing the equipment — was $15 million. We have secured 99% of our goal, and now we humbly ask for your help in securing the remaining $200,000. We’re grateful for gifts of any size. Donors contributing $1,000 or more to the Main Street Arts Project before January 31, 2026 will be acknowledged on the Donor Recognition wall in the lobby of the Naylor Theatre.
GREAT NEWS!!! Thanks to the incredible generosity of four MAPA supporters, every contribution to the Main Street Arts Project will be matched dollar for dollar (up to $100,000). Donate today and your gift will be doubled!
We invite you to consider a naming opportunity for yourself or to honor or memorialize a loved one.
Seats ($1,500 each) Name a seat! Names are engraved on plaques on the arms of the seats. The high-quality seats and risers by Wenger Corporation can be reconfigured into various layouts including proscenium, in-the-round, thrust, corner, immersive, and more.
Other Available Naming Opportunities:
Lighting Grid ($100,000) - A 53’ x 63’ pipe grid provides the structure for the theatrical lighting instruments, projection equipment, speakers, and more.
Theatrical Lighting Instrument Package ($200,000) - Our lighting system includes versatile LED lighting instruments and state-of-the art controls.
Fulfilled Naming Opportunities
The Naylor Theatre - mahalo to Susan Naylor for her generosity!
Auriol Naquin Flavell Lobby
Jonathan and Rae Corr Family Foundation Donor Recognition Wall
Marji Knowles & Michael Tibbott Dressing Room
von Tempsky ‘Ohana Green Room
Wilder Family Rehearsal Studio
Rachel DeBoer Rehearsal Studio
Vinnie Linares Box Office
Neuhoff Family Fund Studio
Neuhoff Family Fund Lobby Furniture
Linda & Jim Howlett Concessions
We are so grateful for your support!
At MAPA, we are honored to connect our community in shared moments of awe and wonder.
In partnership with you, we share stories that bring joy and inspire us to persevere with courage and grace. Your support ignites new hope for a new world. Thank you for believing in MAPA and the performing arts.
David C. Johnston, Artistic Director Emeritus
Carolyn Wright, Executive Director
Ways to Donate
Online: Our secure donor portal is quick and easy!
By Mail: Send a check to MAPA at 2050 Main St., Suite 3G, Wailuku HI 96793
Recurring Donation: Set up a monthly donation here
Donate Stock: Contact carolyn@mauiacademy.org for more information about our new partnership with Mercer Advisors who manage the stock transfers
Donate your IRA Annual Required Minimum Distribution: Contact carolyn@mauiacademy.org for more information
Double Your Donation: Ask your employer about a matching gift program
Create a Legacy: To learn how to make an impact with a future gift, contact carolyn@mauiacademy.org
Ticket Donations: To purchase a block of tickets to give to your favorite group or organization, contact info@mauiacademy.org