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09/08/2024

“Synchronicity beyond description! So many of the stories and experiences that inspire the work of the Lei Pua 'Ala Q***r Histories of Hawai'i project can be seen and felt in what [LOVEY LEE] playwright Moses Goods calls ‘a Superhero origin story’ … See the perfect cast in this poignant Kumu Kahua Theatre production before it’s too late”

Mahalo Joe Wilson for the kind words about LOVEY LEE! There are still two performances happening at Kumu Kahua this weekend—tonight at 7 pm and tomorrow at 2 pm.

For tickets, call our box office at 808-536-4441 or visit kumukahua.org!

09/07/2024

LOVEY LEE is a coming-of-age story set in 1970s Hawaiʻi, amid the cultural renaissance in the Islands and the sexual liberation movement booming throughout the nation.

This is a time of reclamation, discovery and pride. But for Lovey Lee, a young q***r Hawaiian whose journey is complicated and fraught with challenges, the ‘70s is about finding a place where they can just be.

Join us at Kumu Kahua Theatre for LOVEY LEE, with performances tonight and tomorrow at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m.

There’s still save time to save your seats—visit kumukahua.org!

09/06/2024

“Lovey Lee – a street name – is a gay native Hawaiian who returns home after a year as a closeted gay helicopter door gunner in Vietnam. ... [Sean-Joseph] Choo is a powerful presence throughout.

“The production is also brilliant Po‘okela Award-worthy work by director [Reiko] Ho. Her casting choices, her deployment of the superb ensemble cast (most of whom play multiple characters), her integration of the actors’ performances with the work of the tech crew, combine to make this Kumu Kahua production ‘must see’ theater for anyone who can handle the true-to-life street-life vocabulary – all the words that cannot be used in the mainstream print media, or on mainstream radio and television – and the frank portrayal of the mahu culture in Honolulu in the 1970s.

“... In short, the original production was powerful Po‘okela Award-worthy contemporary local theater in 2020. ‘Lovey Lee’ is even stronger and more powerful when experienced “live and in person” on stage at Kumu Kahua on 2024.”

Mahalo John Berger for this thoughtful review of LOVEY LEE! Experience this play for yourself this evening at Kumu Kahua Theatre; performances of LOVEY LEE run tonight to Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Save your seats now by calling our box office at 808-536-4441 or visit kumukahua.org!

09/05/2024

The September Go Try PlayWrite contest is on!

This month’s Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press playwriting contest prompt is a joke prompt. First write a joke at the top of the page. The joke does not have to be an original joke you made up. It can be a joke you heard. Then write a 10-page maximum scene dramatizing the joke.

“Knock knock” jokes, “why did the…?” jokes, “did you ever notice” jokes, and so on. Any joke you’d like to see acted out. Also, you can just use the joke as inspiration for the scene. You do not have to have a chicken crossing the road… or, you can, if you like.

Our favorite script receives $100 and a subscription to Bamboo Ridge! You have until September 30th to submit at kumukahua.org/gotryplaywrite.

Good luck!

09/04/2024

The Work returns to Kumu Kahua Theatre next Monday: Jason Kanda and Reyn Afaga are going head-to-head directing NEXT STOP: RAGE, a new play by Anette Arinix!

Never been to The Work? Here are the rules: In front of a live audience, both directors will be allowed a limited amount of time to stage the same—yet unrehearsed—scene using the same actors. The audience will watch both performances and will judge who did it best!

Tickets for The Work on Sept. 9 are just $5 and are available at the door or by calling our box office at 808-536-4441.

However! Seats are known to sell out well in advance of the event, so save your spots now by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-work-presents-next-stop-rage-by-anette-arinix-tickets-995665290687.

See you at The Work!

09/01/2024

“No, no. You need a street name, a ‘Lady of the evening’ name. Lovey’s cute and all but cute won’t get you any tricks. Unless you’re me that is. You need to add something... ‘more’ to it. Something... sensual.”

Don’t miss LOVEY LEE tonight at 7 p.m. and tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Kumu Kahua Theatre! Written by Moses Goods and directed by Reiko Ho, LOVEY LEE follows Lovey, a young q***r Hawaiian looking for their place in 1970s Hawaiʻi, amid the Second Hawaiian Renaissance and the sexual liberation movement booming nationwide. The journey of any brave pioneer is often complicated and fraught with challenges, especially in this coming-of-age story.

Visit kumukahua.org for tickets!

08/31/2024

Mahalo to KHON2 News for featuring Kumu Kahua Theatre on a recent episode of Living808! Harry Wong III joined host Mikey Monis to discuss the plays of our 54th season, the importance of sharing local stories, and ways to get involved with Kumu Kahua.

"[Kumu Kahua presents] a chance to get to see yourself on stage," Harry says. "All the media that we consume almost have nothing to do with us. And when they do, it's usually not representative of who we are. Everything that you see on the Kumu Kahua stage ... These are are the things that we're going through right now in the community. Or things I didn't know about Hawaiʻi."

Enjoy the Kumu Kahua stage this weekend with performances of Moses Goods' LOVEY LEE tonight and tomorrow at 7 pm, and Sunday at 2 pm! And mark your calendars for Monday, September 9, for the return of The Work, where Jason Kanda and Reyn Afaga will go head-to-head directing a new script by Anette Arinix.

See you soon at the theatre!

08/30/2024

“‘Hōkūle‘a,’ star of gladness. A shining beacon of knowledge from the Polynesians of the ancient days. ... Using only the stars, the wind, and the currents of the sea, this astonishing canoe managed to sail over 2,000 nautical miles. ... This extraordinary group of voyagers from the tiny islands of Hawai‘i has the entire world wondering ‘What else is possible?’”

LOVEY LEE resumes this weekend at Kumu Kahua Theatre! Join us for this q***r coming-of-age story set in 1970s Hawai‘i tonight, Friday, and Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Save your seats now at kumukahua.org!

08/29/2024

There’s still time to submit to this month’s !

This month’s prompt is: First, make up a sport. Then write a 10-page maximum scene using that sport. The scene should end in a display of either sportsmanlike or unsportsmanlike behavior. Avoid describing the sport you create; assume all the characters know all the rules, subtleties, and history of the sport. All the characters think they know everything about the sport.

Kumu Kahua Theatre is proud to partner with Bamboo Ridge Press to present this monthly playwriting contest; our favorite script receives $100 and a subscription to Bamboo Ridge! You have until this Saturday, August 31st, to submit at kumukahua.org/gotryplaywrite

Good luck!

08/28/2024

“I know we all do what we have to do to survive, but you don’t know who these men are. You don’t know what they might do if they find out where you live. My job is to keep you children safe. God knows it’s dangerous enough just being māhū.”

Moses Goods’ LOVEY LEE continues this weekend at Kumu Kahua Theatre! Performances run Thursday to Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

There’s still time to save your seats at kumukahua.org!

08/25/2024

“What is ‘Kam School’? ... Kamehameha! Das the school we went! Das the name o’ da man who brought all da Hawaiian islands togeddah. Kamehameha! Not ‘Kam’!”

It’s opening weekend of Moses Goods’ LOVEY LEE at Kumu Kahua Theatre! Join us tonight at 7 p.m. and tomorrow at 2 p.m.

Save your seats now for this q***r coming-of-age story set in 1970s Hawai‘i at kumukahua.org!

08/23/2024

“About ten years ago, House Bill 444 was about to be passed in the senate which would legalize civil unions between gay couples. ... I had tuned in to the evening news that night to watch the coverage of the rallies and testimonies and then, I saw it. It was a kukui nut lei, but not one that you would ordinarily see. Each seed on this lei was a different color of the rainbow,” writes Moses Goods in his playwright’s notes for LOVEY LEE.

“I had already known [the wearer of the rainbow kukui nut lei] for several years prior and had developed a deep respect, admiration, and love for him, but something about seeing him on that television screen changed something in me.

“He stood there, for all the world to see, with his hip pushed out to one side, with his wrists bent and with his hair long and flowy, qualities that we’re taught not to associate with being a man. In that moment however, the definition of a man was re-written for me and for the first time in my life I had a gay role model to look up to...”

LOVEY LEE opens TONIGHT at Kumu Kahua Theatre! Join us tonight, tomorrow, and Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m., for this powerful play that follows Lovey Lee, a young q***r Hawaiian, in the 1970s, a time of reclamation, discovery and pride.

There’s still time to save your seats for opening weekend—visit kumukahua.org!

08/22/2024

“They knew. They all knew. From the time I was a little boy they knew. But it was always unsaid. After Vietnam though it was different. I couldn’t hide this part of who I was anymore. But telling them, just wasn’t an option.”

Mahalo to everyone who joined us for tonight’s preview of LOVEY LEE! Don’t miss opening night tomorrow at Kumu Kahua Theatre, plus performances happening this Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Save your seats now at kumukahua.org!

08/21/2024

Mayor Rick Blangiardi has declared August as Actors Month in Honolulu!

Mahalo to the Mayor’s Office, SAG-AFTRA Hawaii Local President Andrea Sikkink and Executive Director Mericia Palma Elmore, and SAG-AFTRA Hawai‘i Local, which is celebrating all month long with a variety of events benefitting local actors, including workshops, scene studies, and mixers.

“[Whereas], there is a vibrant and diverse live theater community including Honolulu Theatre for Youth, Kumu Kahua Theatre, Manoa Valley Theatre, and Diamond Head Theatre showcasing the talent and creativity of local performing artists ... [Actors Month will] celebrate the craft of acting and ... recognize the hard work, dedication, and talent that actors bring to the entertainment industry,” reads the official Proclamation. We appreciate this special month (and the shoutout)!

To learn more about SAG-AFTRA Hawai‘i and this month’s events, visit sagaftra.org/august-actors-month-hawaii-local

08/20/2024

“[LOVEY LEE] is an exploration of māhū culture in Hawaiʻi. The story is powerful, sometimes dark, filled with the passion of the era, and at times, hard to bear witness to—a story that I have never seen depicted on stage before. I feel very grateful to be part of bringing it to life,” Reiko Ho writes in her director’s notes for LOVEY LEE.

“It has been a great honor to be in the room with this amazing cast and production team in an intentionally non-binary, q***r space. The rich discussions, insights, camaraderie, and joy during rehearsals reaffirmed how important it is to hold space in our community for these stories to be told. We honor those, like Lovey, who forged the path, and acknowledge how far we still have to go.”

LOVEY LEE opens in two days at Kumu Kahua Theatre! To learn more about this powerful play by Moses Goods, visit kumukahua.org/program.

There’s still time to save your seats for opening weekend now at kumukahua.org/tickets. The show runs Thursdays to Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.—don’t miss out!

08/20/2024

Congrats to the winners of Kumu Kahua Theatre’s annual Playwriting Contest, presented in partnership with the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Theatre & Dance Department!

This year’s winner of the Hawaiʻi Prize is Shanti Reinhardt for her play YAMAGUCHI STORE. A graduate of the American Conservatory Theatre, Shanti is an actress and playwright who was raised in the Hawaiian hānai tradition by a Filipino/Hawaiian family on the island of Kaua‘i.

The Pacific Rim Prize goes to Brandon Zang for his play GINKGO EXPRESS. Brandon is a science fiction and fantasy playwright who uses worldbuilding to distance, deconstruct, and dissect modern-day issues; he is currently an MFA playwright at Boston University.

The Resident Prize goes to Justina T. Mattos for her play ALAULA. A writer, director, and drama professor, Justina serves as chair of the Performing Arts department at UH Hilo and has been affiliated with Kumu Kahua since the 1980s, when she performed in the statewide tour of TWELF NITE O WATEVA! under the mentorship of Kumu Kahua founder Dennis Carroll.

Bonus congrats for our recent Go Try PlayWrite winners Kirk Johnson (for his play I WAS AFTER ALL) and 7-time (!!!) reigning champion Lee A. Tonouchi (for his play DA CHREE LOCAL RULES OF DRIVING)!

To learn more about Kumu Kahua and the UHM Dept of Theatre & Dance’s annual Playwriting Contest, visit kumukahua.org/playwriting-contest

To learn more about the monthly Go Try PlayWrite competition, presented in partnership with Bamboo Ridge Press, visit kumukahua.org/gotryplaywrite

Keep on writing!

08/19/2024

“Rolange kept a tight house. She cooked for us and cleaned. She made sure we were up in time for work. She cared for us. Just like a real mother.”

LOVEY LEE opens this Thursday at Kumu Kahua Theatre! Don’t miss this coming-of-age story written by Moses Goods and directed by Reiko Ho. Performances run Thursdays to Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Save your seats before they sell out at kumukahua.org!

08/16/2024

“It was transcendent. You felt every muscle inside resonate as the air around you danced on your skin. And time... it didn’t exist. Hours seemed like minutes. Seconds were days. There was no peak, no bottom. Just... feeling.”

For Lovey Lee, a young q***r Hawaiian, the 1970s isn’t just about the sexual liberation movement, discovery, and pride. It’s also about finding a place where they can just be.

Don’t miss this coming-of-age story, opening next week Thursday at Kumu Kahua Theatre!

The show runs Thursdays to Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are available now at kumukahua.org!

08/14/2024

“This is not the life you should be living. Not right now. You’re so young. You deserve more than this. I want you to go to San Francisco. I know people there. They’ll take you in and help you get set up. You’ll be safe there. Trust me.”

LOVEY LEE opens next weekend at Kumu Kahua Theatre! Don’t miss this first play of our 54th Season, written by Moses Goods and directed by Reiko Ho, about Lovey Lee, a young q***r Hawaiian, who finds themself journeying from their island home and back again in a search for place.

We can’t wait for opening weekend—save your seats now at kumukahua.org!

08/12/2024

Hawaiʻi in the 1970s was a time of reclamation, discovery and pride. For Lovey Lee, a young q***r Hawaiian, the ‘70s is about finding somewhere they can just be.

In this coming of age story written by Moses Goods and directed by Reiko Ho, Lovey finds themself journeying from their island home and back again in their search for place. Even with Hawaiʻi’s cultural renaissance at its peak and the sexual liberation movement booming throughout the nation, the journey of any brave pioneer is often complicated and fraught with challenges.

Don’t miss LOVEY LEE, opening in two weeks at Kumu Kahua! This show runs Thursdays to Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m. Save your seats now before they sell out at kumukahua.org.

See you opening weekend!

08/08/2024

Mahalo to photographer Brandon Miyagi and the cast and crew of LOVEY LEE for a great photo shoot earlier this week! Here’s a behind-the-scenes peek at some of the characters in this powerful new play by Moses Goods, opening on August 22!

Save your seats now before they sell out—visit kumukahua.org for tickets!

08/06/2024

The August contest is on!

This month’s Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press playwriting contest prompt is: A sporting prompt. First, make up a sport, then write a 10-page maximum scene using that sport. The scene should end in a display of either sportsmanlike or unsportsmanlike behavior. Avoid describing the sport you create; assume all the characters know all the rules, subtleties, and history of the sport. All the characters think they know everything about the sport.

Our favorite script receives $100 and a subscription to Bamboo Ridge! You have until August 31st to submit at kumukahua.org/gotryplaywrite.

Good luck!

08/05/2024

Mahalo to all the Kumu Kahua Theatre supporters who joined us yesterday for our volunteer appreciation party! From ushers to production crews to those who assist in our box office, we appreciate all you do for the theatre.

If you’d like to volunteer or learn more, please feel free to reach out! Email [email protected] for ways to get involved with the theatre.

Mahalo!

08/04/2024

The incredible cast for LOVEY LEE, coming up next at Kumu Kahua Theatre, includes all-stars Lelea‘e “Buffy” Kahalepuna-Wong, Malia Lagaso, Pō‘ai Lincoln, Sean-Joseph Choo, Shane Chung, and Spencer House!

The show runs August 22 to September 22 at Kumu Kahua. Reserve your tickets now before they’re gone at kumukahua.org.

See you soon at the theatre!

08/03/2024

Mark your calendars: LOVEY LEE opens at Kumu Kahua Theatre on August 22!

Written by Moses Goods and directed by Reiko Ho, this awesome cast includes Alten Kiakona, Alston Alika Albarado, Andy Valencia, Isaac De La Cruz, Jonathan Reyn, Julia Gilman, and Kahana Ho. (We’ll reveal six more stars tomorrow!)

The show runs August 22 to September 22 at Kumu Kahua. Tickets can be reserved online at kumukahua.org (but save your seats soon before they sell out).

See you at opening weekend of LOVEY LEE!

07/31/2024

Rehearsals are underway for Moses Goods’ LOVEY LEE, opening at Kumu Kahua on August 22!

Mahalo to director Reiko Ho for sharing this beautiful photo of the cast and crew. (We’re excited for this one!)

Save your seats for LOVEY LEE now at kumukahua.org!

07/30/2024

That’s a wrap! Mahalo to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center for hosting us, and to Maui audiences for joining us this past weekend for UA PAU. We’re looking forward to our next Kumu Kahua visit to Maui!

07/28/2024

UA PAU continues this afternoon at Maui Arts & Cultural Center McCoy Studio Theater!

Don’t miss this final performance of the Kāmau Trilogy beginning at 2 p.m. today. There’s still time to save your seats at mauiarts.org!

07/28/2024

Rehearsals are (quickly!) underway for UA PAU at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center!

The show opens tonight at 7:30 p.m.—and closes tomorrow at 2 p.m. Join us at the McCoy Studio Theater for these two special performances of the final chapter of the Kāmau Trilogy.

Save your seats at mauiarts.org!

07/27/2024

Landed on Maui!

Join the UA PAU team at Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s McCoy Studio Theater for performances tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Don’t miss this final chapter of the Kāmau Trilogy by Alani Apio—there’s still time to save your seats online now at mauiarts.org!

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46 Merchant Street
Honolulu, HI
96813

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 3pm
Tuesday	11am - 3pm
Wednesday	11am - 3pm
Thursday	11am - 3pm
	7:15pm - 10:30pm
Friday	11am - 3pm
	7:15pm - 10:30pm
Saturday	7:15pm - 10:30pm
Sunday	1:15pm - 4:30pm

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+18085364222

Website

http://www.KumuKahua.org/

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Videos

Director Harry Wong III talks sacrifice, Nietzsche, and the evolution of spirit in the Kāmau Trilogy

"In order to save his family's land ... [Michael] has to destroy the thing he most loves, which is his family." Director Harry Wong III talks sacrifice, Nietzsche, and the evolution of spirit in the Kāmau Trilogy. "That's the through-line for me, is creating all of those connections. Making sure that each character that the plays focus on do what is necessary to free the family's spirit." With the power back on, the Kāmau Trilogy continues at Kumu Kahua Theatre! Tonight, join us for KĀMAU AʻE at 7 p.m. and UA PAU on Saturday. Enjoy all three plays beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday! Save your seats online at kumukahua.org/tickets!

"It has weighed on me deeply what these Islands have become..." Playwright Alani Apio shares candid thoughts on 30 years of KĀMAU and life in Hawaiʻi. He asks: What is the Hawaiʻi that the next generation is to inherit? Save your seats for the Kāmau Trilogy, resuming this weekend at Kumu Kahua Theatre. That's KĀMAU on Thursday, KĀMAU AʻE on Friday, and UA PAU on Saturday, all at 7 p.m. A full marathon of all three plays runs on Sundays beginning at 1 p.m. Get your tickets now for the Kāmau Trilogy at kumukahua.org!

“It’s about when you lose someone and your immediate feeling is: How come I don’t feel something?” Director Jason Kanda shares some thoughts on BERETANIA SNAPSHOTS at #KumuKahua! Mahalo Jason for these thoughtful words about this meaningful play written by Sean-Joseph Choo. There are only a few chances left to catch #BeretaniaSnapshots: Tonight, tomorrow, and Saturday at 7 p.m., plus Sunday at 2 p.m. Join us—and take advantage of our special promo for this final weekend only: First-time attendees can use the code LASTCHANCE when buying tickets online for 20% off, while returning attendees who bring a friend can use the code COMEBACK for 50% off tickets. Don’t miss this one!

AITU FAFINE on KITV4

Mahalo KITV4 for spreading the word about the final two shows of AITU FAFINE (happening tonight at 7 p.m. and tomorrow at 2 p.m.) as well as showcasing our Robert Louis Stevenson and Brady Bunch alum Scott Robertson! Sunday's performance is sold out, but there are still tickets available for tonight—save your spot for AITU FAFINE at kumukahua.org!

Mahalo to Captain Oskar and KTUH for hosting director Lurana Donnels O'Malley on a recent episode of "Beyond the Binary"! They discussed AITU FAFINE, the show's stellar cast, authentic production elements, and meaningful representation on the page and stage. If you missed the broadcast, catch it here! And if you haven't seen AITU FAFINE yet, visit kumukahua.org to save your seats for performances happening tonight, tomorrow, or Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. This is the last weekend to catch this important play—don't miss it!

Mahalo to Hawaiʻi Public Radio and Russell Subiono for showcasing AITU FAFINE on a recent episode of The Conversation! Host Subiono spoke with director Lurana Donnels O'Malley to discuss the production, local theatre, and the portrayal of women in literature. Listen to the full interview here or visit https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/the-conversation/2024-01-25/new-play-imagines-the-fanciful-and-sometimes-spooky-life-of-robert-louis-stevenson-in-samoa. See AITU FAFINE firsthand this weekend at Kumu Kahua—tickets are available at kumukahua.org!

Mahalo to all our Kumu Kahua Theatre volunteers! We celebrated this amazing community on Saturday with a BBQ and karaoke party. (Mahalo also to Alysia and Thomalin for this impromptu hula performance!) Interested in becoming a volunteer or other ways of getting involved at Kumu Kahua? Email [email protected]!

Kumu Kahua on KHON for World Theatre Day 2023

Mahalo to KHON2 News and Dallas Ontiveros for helping us celebrate World Theatre Day last week at Kumu Kahua Theatre! Special guests Harry Wong III and John Wat spoke about their stage experiences, the history of Kumu Kahua, and about WILD MEAT AND THE BULLY BURGERS, playing now through April 23 at the theatre. If you missed the segment, catch it here! And visit kumukahua.org to save your seats for WILD MEAT—performances run Thursdays to Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Don't miss it!

Harry Wong for World Theatre Day (Facebook)

Happy World Theatre Day! Here's a special hello from Harry Wong III and the cast of WILD MEAT AND THE BULLY BURGERS. (Reserve your seats for performances this weekend at kumukahua.org!)

Dennis Carroll Memorial on KITV

Mahalo to KITV4 and Diane Ako for this thoughtful memorial celebrating the life of Dennis Carroll. This monumental figure in our theatre community leaves behind a legacy that will not be forgotten. His spirit is with us always at Kumu Kahua!

Kumu Kahua on KHON Take2 for The Work

Curious about The Work, happening tomorrow night at Kumu Kahua Theatre? Listen to The Work maestro and host Jason A. Kanda explain it to Dallis Ontiveros on a recent episode of Take2. (Mahalo KHON2 News and Dallis for featuring Kumu Kahua!) The rules are simple: Two directors—“Da Pidgin Guerrilla” Lee Tonouchi and Ryan Okinaka—will direct the same prepared (but unrehearsed) actors in a scene from playwright Wil Pono Kāhele's short play THE INTRUSION. Although the actors will know their lines, they won't meet with the rest of the cast, crew, or either director until the night of the show! Tonouchi and Oki will get only 15 minutes to direct the scene... Then the audience will watch both scenes immediately and pick their favorites! The Work will be presented live at Kumu Kahua TOMORROW (Monday, November 14) at 7 p.m. Admission is FREE—no tickets necessary!

Kumu Kahua on KHON Take2

Mahalo KHON2 News and Dallis Ontiveros for featuring Kumu Kahua Theatre on a recent episode of Take2! Dann Seki speaks with Dallis about Jon Shirota's LUCKY COME HAWAII, Kumu Kahua opening up for live (and physically distanced) performances, and other exciting events as part of our 52nd season. If you haven't saved your seats for LUCKY COME HAWAII, the show continues tonight at 7 pm and tomorrow at 2 pm. Visit kumukahua.org for tickets!

Peter Charlot Tribute

Mahalo for celebrating the life of Peter Charlot with us, to access the work you see here today please visit: • Hōkū: Charlot Hawaiian Works https://dspace.lib.hawaii.edu/handle/10790/5646 • Hōkū: Charlot Non-Hawaiian Works https://dspace.lib.hawaii.edu/handle/10790/6894

ALOHA LAS VEGAS on Hawaii News Now

Mahalo to Hawaii News Now for mentioning ALOHA LAS VEGAS on the news recently! Here's a clip of the broadcast. Save your seats for ALOHA LAS VEGAS this weekend! Visit kumukahua.org for tickets at 8 pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, or 2 pm on Sunday. See you at the show!

WHO YOU AGAIN? on Good Morning Hawaii 2022

Mahalo to Diane Ako, Lia Kamanā and Lei Uʻi Kaholokula for helping spread the word about WHO YOU AGAIN? on a recent episode of KITV4's Good Morning Hawaiʻi! Playwright Ryan Okinaka spoke about the power of shared storytelling, and the importance of connecting with grandparents and loved ones. If you haven't seen WHO YOU AGAIN?, don't miss your chance! The show runs this weekend, Thursday to Saturday at 8 pm, and Sunday at 2 pm. Visit kumukahua.org for tickets!

Kumu Kahua Theatre Reopening on KHON2

If you missed the recent story about Kumu Kahua Theatre opening up our doors again, here's the full interview! Mahalo again to Kelly Simek and KHON2 News for helping to share our story amidst a hectic past two years. And if you didn't get a chance to catch THE CONVERSION OF KA‘AHUMANU during opening weekend at Kumu Kahua, there's still time to save your seats to the show! Visit kumukahua.org to reserve your spot for this week Thursday, Friday, or Saturday at 8pm (or Sunday at 2 pm). See you there!

KITV4's Moving Forward - Kumu Kahua Theatre with Maleko McDonnell

Mahalo to Maleko McDonnell for featuring Kumu Kahua Theatre on a recent episode of KITV4's Moving Forward! Kumu Kahua managing director and HSTC president Donna Blanchard spoke about performing theatre online due to COVID, how local theatre organizations have (and are still) adjusting to changing restrictions, and about the lasting impact that the pandemic will have on our local artistic community moving forward. If you haven't caught one of our digital shows, now is the time! Catch Kumu Kahua's latest play, THE KASHA OF KAIMUKĪ, online at kumukahua.org. This brand new supernatural thriller runs tomorrow, Friday, and Saturday at 8 pm HST and Sunday at 2 pm HST. All tickets are also pay-what-you-can (so no worries if you're on a budget). Just tune in; you won't regret it!

Kasha Promo

Do you believe in ghosts? Based on the most famous (and famously terrifying) haunted house in Hawaiʻi, Kumu Kahua presents the thriller, THE KASHA OF KAIMUKĪ! Sam and Amanda are a lesbian couple who recently moved into this Kaimukī house with a new roommate, Emily. Unexplained activities confound, then terrify them. With their friend Joseph, they find the Kasha, a ghost from Japanese folklore who has an insatiable hunger for blood and corpses. Will these four friends survive, or die like the others? Making its world premiere this weekend and running through November 14, don't miss THE KASHA OF KAIMUKĪ, written by Hannah Ii-Epstein and directed by Anna Rose Ii-Epstein! This show is performed virtually and all tickets are pay-what-you-can to accommodate all budgets. Visit kumukahua.org to save your seats now!

MOONWALKER Interview | Reset 2021

MOONWALKER, written by Gretchen Suárez-Peña and directed by Tony Murvin, debuts this this Saturday, July 31, as part of the 2021 Reset series, presented in partnership with Conch Shell Productions! Catch this interview with Suárez-Peña and Murvin to learn more about this new play. Don't forget that this Saturday at 2 pm HST (or 7 pm CT / 8 pm EST), you can tune in to the Reset Theatre Coalition for FREE online! Visit Kumu Kahua's or Conch Shell Productions' YouTube and pages to watch the broadcast. See you then!

THE BYSTANDER Interview | Reset 2021

THE BYSTANDER, written by L. Trey Wilson and directed by Regina Taylor, makes its world premiere this Saturday, July 31, as part of our 2021 Reset series in partnership with Conch Shell Productions! To learn more about this new play, catch this interview with Wilson, Taylor, and Reset 2021 stage manager Santos Collado. The Reset Theatre Coalition returns Saturday at 2 pm HST (or 7 pm CT / 8 pm EST) and you can tune in FREE online! Visit Kumu Kahua's or Conch Shell Productions' YouTube and pages to watch the broadcast. “See” you at Reset!