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I'm A Bright Kid Foundation

Our mission is to perpetuate the teachings and legacy of Mr. Ronald E. Bright by supporting the performing arts and education.

Bright left an indelible mark on the education and theater landscape of Hawai’i and on the lives of those that he mentored. The vision of the IMABRIGHTKID FOUNDATION is to support the educational endeavors of those that are inspired to teach, and to ensure that his gift of live theater continues to thrive in our community.

06/04/2026

Timothy Bright .bright.schoolofstories teaches Workshops for Actors, July 6-10, 2026 from 6-8:30pm at Paliku Theatre.

Here's another opportunity to spend your summer with IABK!! This series of workshops is specifically for teens and/or adults looking to purely develop their muscles as an actor in a safe and educational environment. Using mainly monologues, these workshops will be aimed at strengthening the core storytelling facets of acting through script analysis, characterization, impulse and objective work, and play. These workshops are optimal for high school students or others considering auditioning for college programs/conservatories and are in need of preparatory coaching, guidance, or even in need of finding a monologue to feel confident in.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgIbMjfEcld0ueEpYvvYIQljuXWbTnJLoVd6MHBAi-D0E9yg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117901451098941893138

05/25/2026

Mahalo to all for your interest and support! Registration for the core afternoon session of our Summer Musical Theatre Arts Education Program is currently closed.

BUT you can still be a part of IABK Summer by joining one of our morning workshops! We have specialty weeklong sessions in acting, voice, movement and audition technique. Sign up for one or sign up for all. https://imabrightkid.org/summer-morning-workshops/

Also, we are offering an evening acting intensive for high school students and young adults with Timothy Bright, July 6-10, 6-8:30pm at Paliku Theatre.

If you are interested in being placed on our waitlist for the afternoon program, please use the contact form on our website.

PC: Anna Foster

05/22/2026

We could not be prouder of our 2026 IABK scholarship award winners!! Our top two award winners in our Education and Performing Arts categories were participants in our summer program and multiple IABK productions.

Maya Yoshida (Le Jardin Academy '26) was awarded $2000 as the recipient of the IABK Foundation Education Award and will be studying towards a degree in education at Pacific University.

Damian Mendez (Castle HS '26) was also awarded $2000 as the recipient of the IABK Foundation Performing Arts Award. He is attending Pace University in the fall and will be studying theatre.

Qobi Damaso (Kamehameha Kapalama '26) was also awarded $1000 to support his education in theatre at The California Institute of the Arts.

Congratulations to all!!

04/28/2026

Jade Stice was one of the co-founders of IABK and the artistic director of our summer musical theatre arts education program. She directed the very first full-length musical production for IABK and our summer program, 'On Dragonfly Wings' in 2017.

IABK and the Stice 'Ohana are committed to arts education for all. We strive to keep our program accessible for all families. In its second year, The Dragonfly Awards will provide tuition waivers for our core afternoon program for selected students.

Use this link to apply for The Dragonfly Awards.
https://imabrightkid.org/the-dragonfly-awards/

There are just a few spots left in our IABK Summer Musical Theatre Arts Education Program. Register today!!

https://imabrightkid.org/summer-program/

04/08/2026

IABK welcomes Jen Brooks to our summer workshop staff!

Jen Brooks is an accomplished musical theater performer from the San Francisco Bay Area, who spent 16 years training and working professionally in New York City. An AMDA-NYC Graduate, her performing credits include the international touring company of A Chorus Line. The Marianas Islands premier of Mamma Mia! in Guam and US regional productions of Cats, Something Rotten, Beautiful- The Carol King Musical, Singin’ in The Rain, Anastasia, Into The Woods, Gypsy and beyond.

Jen will be teaching two morning sessions for us this summer. Her Audition Workshop will be June 29-July 2 and Musical Theatre Movement and Dance July 6-10.

Register at imabrightkid.org/summer-program

04/06/2026

DEADLINE APPROACHING - Monday April 6 is the application deadline for our 2026 IABK Foundation Scholarship Awards.

Students pursuing degrees in the performing arts or in education are eligible to apply.

imabrightkid.org/scholarship for info and application link.

03/24/2026

Welcome to IABK Summer!! Check in to learn more about our exciting program offerings for 2026.

Our program features a production of Honk! Jr. July 24-26th. Sign up now to receive our Early Bird discount. Link for registration and info in Bio.

Our IABK Summer Program Director Allan Lau is the creative arts teacher at Ka‘imiloa Elementary School, celebrating 21 years of teaching with the HIDOE at that school. He has been the program director for the IABK summer program since its inception in 2017 and is proud of the growth that he sees in the students, staff, and program each year. He was also the artistic director for two of the summer programs. Allan was Mr. Bʻs production manager for many years at both CPAC and Palikū and is the current board president of IABK. He is extremely passionate about continuing Mr. Brightʻs legacy of “believing in yourself” with this next generation of Bright Kids.

Join Uncle Allan this summer!! imabrightkid.org/summer-program

03/06/2026

Apply now for the 2026 IABK Foundation Scholarships. We are pleased to announce that these awards are now renewable for four years of study.

Mr. Bright emphasized the values of honesty, integrity and teamwork. He used his classroom and theatre to foster the self-confidence of his students, and to impart a sense of accomplishment in their work and of belonging to a community. Through his teaching, he inspired many others to pass on these valuable life lessons.

These awards are specifically for students pursuing degrees in either education or performing arts.

DEADLINE APRIL 6, 2026

Visit imabrightkid.org/scholarship for more information and to apply. PC: Chris Gritti

03/04/2026

Registration is now open for our 2026 Summer Musical Theatre Arts Education Program. Our Summer Showcase will culminate in a production of Honk! Jr. on July 24-26 at Tenney Theatre. Details at imabrightkid.org/summer-program

01/19/2026

Mahalo to everyone who gave so generously to IABK's end of year campaign - we surpassed our $35,000 goal!

IABK turns 10 this year! Stay with us for exciting things on the horizon.

Mahalo again for your support.

PC: Tina Mahina Photography

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45-720 Kea‘ahala Rd
Kaneohe, HI
96744

Website

http://imabrightkid.org/

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