Rod Martin, Artist
Poet, Educator, Storyteller.
Meet the artist behind the verses that have inspired hearts and minds. Rod Martin has dedicated his life to crafting poems, plays, songs, and stories that uplift, challenge, and connect us all.
Taught Poetry, Drama, and English in Hawaii public schools for over 30 years
Author of Faith, Love and Hope, Future Poets, Write On, Drama Games and more
Playwright and founder of Honolulu Improvisational Theatre Company (HITco)
Songwriter featured on Saturday Night Live and YouTube (Rod Martin and Friends Channel)
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Teaching & Writing
Beyond his books, Rod Martin brings his expertise to the classroom and stage through practical guidance and creative exercises. His work empowers teachers to engage students in imaginative storytelling, dynamic drama activities, and expressive writing, helping young learners develop confidence, collaboration skills, and a love for language. Rod’s approach emphasizes exploration and experimentation, showing that creativity in teaching and writing can be both fun and transformative.
My Literary Endeavor
Recently retired, he wrote three books to help teachers: Drama Games and Acting Exercises teaches how to incorporate improvisational theatre into the curriculum; Future Poets serves as a guide to writing new styles of poetry; and Write On provides writing prompts and quotations to help students get started with writing.
Rod is also involved in the local theatre scene, having written and produced several movie musicals: the children's sci-fi melodrama musical, Star Pieces; the gospel musical, One More Time!; and the whodunit musical, Love Hurts, But Murder Kills. He is the founder of the Honolulu Improvisational Theatre Company (HITco).
Founder of the Honolulu Improvisational Theatre Company (HITco)
Established a pioneering platform for live, unscripted theatre in Hawaii — fostering creative expression and community engagement.
Intimate Keepsakes
Collection of my stunning life capturing moments.
Frozen in awe of nature
Capturing winter's beauty in silence • 2024
Scent of Stillness
Breathing in Beauty • 2023
Through the City
Just strolling around • 2023
Mountain Vista
Visiting the Mountain with my Wife • 2024
Discovered Something!
What this liquid could be • 2023
Captured Precious Moment
Connecting with them • 2022
Brushstrokes & Reflection
Admiring art that mirrors thought • 2023
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