I am so impressed with the level of professionalism in the work done by the Maui Academy of Performing Arts. They always bring out the very best in the dancers, actors, and singers in their programs. A man from the Mayor's office made a speech recently in which he said. "Imagine for a moment Maui without MAPA. It is a hard thing to imagine. It is such an important part of our Island home. The plays in the summer are a way of bringing brilliant theater to our islands, otherwise we would have to travel to New York to see that type of quality." This is very true. I am so grateful for MAPA.