Honolulu Theatre for Youth (HTY) puts on MOVE! at Capitol Modern, a free 35-minute show in the museum's Immersive Gallery for neurodivergent young people and their caregivers, with up to 8 children per show. Everyone is encouraged to make noise and join in, and after you reserve, HTY staff contact you to tailor the show to your child. Both November 21 shows are sold out on Eventbrite. HTY's regular family shows play at Tenney Theatre, across Beretania Street.
Sensory supports. Free 35-minute sensory show at Capitol Modern, up to 8 kids.
Hours
MOVE! at Capitol Modern: Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, about 35 minutes. HTY's 2026-2027 family season at Tenney Theatre runs through May 9, 2027; HTY's season schedule lists every show date. Capitol Modern is open Wednesday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm.
Tenney Theatre, 229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu (at St. Andrew's Cathedral, corner of South Beretania Street and Alakea and Queen Emma Streets). MOVE! at Capitol Modern is across Beretania Street at 250 South Hotel Street.
“Wiggle, giggle, and squiggle with us as we celebrate movement for every body in this interactive, multi-sensory performance specifically designed for neurodivergent young people and their caregivers.”
“The show is inspired by a day in the life of a child and audience members are encouraged to make noise and join in the fun.”
“Upon receipt of your ticket order, our staff will contact you, so that we can tailor the performance for the special needs of your child.”
HTY's printable MOVE! performance guide (Pre-K) tells the story: two characters, Lavender (purple) and Lemon (yellow), who don't use words, a rainstorm the audience makes by tapping on their laps, and a slow-motion orange chase. It also has questions to talk about after the show and two movement activities written for the classroom.
HTY also describes the show as created for keiki with developmental differences and disabilities. Space is very limited, and a staff member reaches out by email after you reserve.
Booking: one child per ticket order. Each child should be accompanied by an adult caregiver; if your child needs an additional caregiver, 2 adult tickets may be reserved. Questions: boxoffice@htyweb.org.
At Capitol Modern: don't touch the art; no food or drink is allowed; items larger than 11 x 15 inches are checked in and held at the information desk. For strollers and wheelchairs, use the walkway at the Richards Street gate entrance; there are two elevators, one on each side of the lobby.
HTY family shows at Tenney Theatre: Adults $30, Seniors & Military $25, Children & Students $15. HTY Members get free tickets and $12 tickets for guests; a Family Membership is $25 a month and includes two adult and two child tickets to each public performance. Each show lists a recommended age (3+, 5+ or 7+).
Parking at Tenney Theatre: parking is generally available in the lot in front of the theatre facing Beretania Street, with entrances on Beretania and Queen Emma Streets. It is free for HTY Family performances; more parking is on nearby streets and in the lot at Aliʻi Place, so allow time to find a spot.
Phone: the HTY Box Office is 808-839-9885 ext. 1 for ticketing, membership and public performances.
