Jeanné Wynne Herring portrays Carlotta Stewart Lai in this month’s History Theatre performances. PHOTO BY LAHAINA RESTORATION FOUNDATION.

LAHAINA — History Theatre returns to Lahaina on Thursday, Nov. 18, and Friday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. The performances will be held at Lahaina Jodo Mission at 99 Ala Moana St. in Lahaina.

The Fall 2021 History Theatre program — with the theme of “Going to School” — will feature three dramatic monologues, highlighting stories from Hawaii’s past in the words of the people who lived them.

Attend the event to meet:

Clarissa Lyman Richards (1794-1861), portrayed by Emily Wright, who with her husband founded the Lahaina mission station at the request of Queen Keopuolani. One of her major callings as a missionary was education.

Carlotta Stewart Lai (1881-1952), portrayed by Jeanné Wynne Herring, who came to Hawaii from New York in 1898. After graduating from Punahou in 1902, she taught both at the Punahou Normal School and at Ko’olau Elementary School on Kauai, where she became its principal.

John Henry Wise (1868-1937), portrayed by Albert Ueligitone, who was born in Kohala on Hawaii Island. In 1926, he began teaching Hawaiian language at Kamehameha Schools and became the second Hawaiian Language Professor at the University of Hawaii.

History Theatre begins at 6:30 p.m.; gates open at 6 p.m. The dramatic portrayals will take place concurrently, with audience members rotating between each actor.

The event will be held outdoors, so dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes.

Maui County and State of Hawaii health and safety regulations will be followed.

Free parking is available on Ala Moana Street.

Attendance is limited, so purchase tickets as soon as possible. Tickets are $35 per person and are on sale online at www.lahainarestoration.org or by calling Lahaina Restoration Foundation at (808) 661-3262.

History Theatre is brought to Lahaina through a partnership between Lahaina Restoration Foundation and Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives.

The performances are hosted by Lahaina Jodo Mission.

Contact LRF at (808) 661-3262, e-mail info@lahainarestoration.org or visit www.lahainarestoration.org for tickets and information on Lahaina’s historic sites and upcoming events.