The Carp Who Would Not Quit 
(National Tour & CTC)

by Reiko Ho and The HTY Ensemble

date. Sept - Nov 2023

for. Honolulu Theatre for Youth, National Tout

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date. January - February 2024

for. Childrenʻs Theatre Company, Minneapolis, MN

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Playwright/Director – Reiko Ho

Scenic and Costume Designer – Iris Kim

Puppet Designer - Eric West

Lighting Designer - Chesley Cannon

Prop Designer - Sarah Danvers

Music- Matt Mazzella

CTC Production Manager- Kyia Britts

CTC Stage Manager- Reiko Ho

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THE ENSEMBLE

Serina Dunham

Matt Mazzella

Hermenigildo Tesoro, Jr.

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Commissioned by Honolulu Theatre for Youth. 

These retellings of traditional fables and folktales from Japan and Okinawa teach important lessons of persistence, respect and kindness. Japanese and Okinawan music, language and culture are the heart of this performance featuring clever animals, puppetry, live songs, Koto and Taiko instruments, and a whole lot of fun for young audience members and their families.

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This play toured nationally to 14 venues across the country, during the Fall of 2023.  In January 2024, the show opened at The Childrenʻs Theatre Company (CTC) in Minneapolis, MN as part of their season.  The team performed more than 300 shows for the duration of the tour, including 54 as part of CTCʻs 

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for more information on touring, contact: Holden& Arts and 

https://www.holdenarts.org/carpwhowouldnotquit

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photo credit: Chesley Cannon