Windward Oahu is a patchwork of divergent neighborhoods with widely varying economic, educational and ethnic identities.  One unifying factor however is that every 5th grade student in the Castle Complex gets an opportunity to shine on stage.  ADE artist-educators work with students for 8-days teaching performance skills including acting, singing, and dancing.  The residencies culminate with a packed-house evening performance for parents and families.  Relevant social topics such as friendship, inventions, career planning, and how to be positive are just some of the themes that animate final 45 minute family performances.

ADE works hand-in-hand with Mr. Ron Bright, ADE's first President and renowned drama teacher for the Castle Complex Performing Arts Center (CPAC).  Even in his retirement, Mr. Bright comes to each school during part of ADE teaching residencies to work directly with all the 5th grade students.  The most deserving students are then selected to participate in the CPAC production that Mr. Bright guest directs.  The 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who've worked with ADE and Mr. Bright arrive at Castle High School eager to qualify for inclusion in the HS productions with current CPAC Director, the dynamic Karen Meyer.

CPAC is aimed at the following DOE General Learner Outcomes:

• Self Directed Learner:  I can memorize a dance, song or skit and then make adjustments to them in performance.

• Community Contributor:  I can work with my class to create a performance by helping and encouraging others.   I can help others do their best when they perform with me.

• Quality Producer:  I can use the word "best" to describe my work during a performance.

This year's theme is “Health & Fitness”. Please see the calendar for culmination dates.

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