The Goodbye Girl at Diamond Head Theatre
Based on the well-known film, this musical tells the story of an unlikely romance between Paula, a vulnerable single mother, and Elliot, an opinionated actor who shows up on her doorstep with a lease to sublet her apartment…while she’s still living there!
Bloody Murder at Manoa Valley Theatre
This twisted, fourth-wall-breaking, whodunit/spoof turns the murder-mystery genre on its head. The players and their writer enter into a wild battle of wills that delivers plenty of laughter and a surprising end!Issue #46 — Strength and Beauty
| May 21, 2013 | Posted by Troy M Apostol under News |
In this week’s issue of Hitting The Stage… A friend recounts his desperate struggle in Hope in Humanity: Maseeh Ganjali Speaks About His Assault… Yining Lin gets the inside-scoop in The Playbuilding Process, an Interview with Yes I am… Director Ron Gilliam… News Editor Nicole Tessier brings you the latest The Green Room — Closing Time Edition. continue reading
Final Four Performances: The Hit Mystery Spoof Bloody Murder at MVT!
| May 23, 2013 | News |
Murder. Mayhem. More Murder. And more Mayhem. It’s Bloody Murder when the tables get turned and the hunted become the hunters-in this hilarious spoof. Agatha Christie meets It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World as bullets and daggers fly. continue reading
The Green Room — Closing Time Edition
| May 21, 2013 | News, The Green Room |
“This week was closing time for many Honolulu productions.” –Nicole Tessier continue reading
The Playbuilding Process, an Interview with Yes I Am… Director Ron Gilliam
| May 21, 2013 | Interviews |
“It’s a play about the difficulties of love. We are trying to understand the experiences of this community to hopefully create a better environment for straight and gay people across the islands.” –Ronald Gilliam continue reading
Hope in Humanity: Maseeh Ganjali Speaks About His Assault
| May 21, 2013 | Interviews |
“I don’t hate him, I don’t hold hatred in my heart against anyone. It’s just not worth it.” –Maseeh Ganjali continue reading
PlayBuilders Presents Yes I Am…, Stories from Honolulu’s LGBT Community
| May 20, 2013 | News |
PlayBuilders has developed a new theatrical performance about identity and love based on interviews and stories complied by the Hawaiʻi LGBT community. Just in time for the Gay Pride Parade and the Rainbow Film Festival, this imaginative and artistic piece includes a mixture of dialogue, music, dance and multimedia. continue reading
News from Kumu Kahua Theatre
| May 20, 2013 | News |
“On May 24th, if you call or visit during box office hours (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM) and order tickets for opening weekend (May 30, 31, June 1 or 2), you will receive one free ticket for each one you purchase of equal or greater value.” –Donna Blanchard continue reading
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Experience the Beatles with RAIN Donates $17,675 to Straub Rehabilitation Services
| May 17, 2013 | News |
On May 15, RAIN event producer Broadway in Hawaii donated $17,675 to Straub’s Rehabilitation Services, representing the proceeds of the night’s performance of the hit Broadway musical. continue reading
Nonstop Laughter at MVT: The Mystery Spoof Bloody Murder is HELD OVER!
| May 16, 2013 | News |
“Murder. Mayhem. More Murder. And more Mayhem. It’s Bloody Murder when the tables get turned and the hunted become the hunters-in this hilarious spoof. Agatha Christie meets It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World as bullets and daggers fly.” –Kristin Jackson continue reading
Sound and Beauty Publicity Pics
| May 16, 2013 | Publicity Pics |
Kumu Kahua Theatre finishes is 42nd season with the Hawai`i premiere of David Henry Hwangs Sound and Beauty, two haunting one-act plays performed together in one evening of theatre. continue reading
Kumu Kahua Theatre Presents Sound and Beauty
| May 16, 2013 | News |
“In The Sound of a Voice, a samurai encounters a mysterious woman in a lonely cottage, and begins to suspect her powers are not of this world. In The House of Sleeping Beauties, a modern-day writer seeks out an exclusive brothel where the girls all share a haunting trait.” –Donna Blanchard continue reading
Mr Aaron Presents The Youth Improv Learning Experience starting May 25
| May 15, 2013 | Classes, News |
Through improvisation, students will learn essential social, acting, and performance skills. continue reading
Issue #45 — Save the Drama for Your Mama
| May 14, 2013 | News |
“In this week’s issue of Hitting The Stage… Malia Baloyot honors all of the theatre mommies in Mom: The Greatest Role… News Editor Nicole Tessier serves up The Green Room — Classy Edition… New Reviews Editor Scott Robertson greets you with his commitment to, and vision for, his new post.” –Troy M. Apostol continue reading
The Green Room — Classy Edition
| May 14, 2013 | The Green Room |
CLASS: those that have class, those who take classes, and those that have no more class… because they’ve graduated! Congrats to one and all! — Nicole Tessier continue reading
Mom: The Greatest Role
| May 14, 2013 | Features, Interviews |
“In the spirit of Mother’s Day, I asked several mothers in the theatre scene to share their thoughts on being a theatre mom.” –Malia Baloyot continue reading
Oil in the Alley at the Hawaii Book & Music Festival
| May 14, 2013 | News |
Oil in the Alley is honored to be invited back to close out day one of the festival in the 5 – 6 pm slot on the Mainstage music pavilion. The HBMF is part of Mele Mei activities which culminate in the Na Hoku Hanohano Hawaii Music Industry awards later in May. continue reading
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