Told backward in time during the 2000s, featuring the traditional trickster god  Letao,  x other: a micro-story  illustrates the challenge of fitting into a new world faced by the Marshallese in Hawai‘i, who arrived dreaming of a future for their families. Notorious trickster Letao shepherds both audience and actors alike through this backward theatrical journey of … Continue reading Through April 3: X Other: A Micro Story

Kumu Kahua Theatre, in collaboration Chicago's Nothing Without a Company will gather theatre writers, directors, and actors to create and present 6 new 10-minute plays, made in 24 hours and presented online in hour 25. The theme of the festival is “cannabis.” Beginning on Saturday, April 17th at 3 PM HST, 6 writers, 6 directors, … Continue reading 24-Hour Play Fest

Dramatizing the controversial Thirty Meter Telescope, Untitled TMT Project explores the intersections of the sacred, science, government, capitalism, and tradition. This play draws inspiration from interviews with kia‘i, government officials, activists, scientists, and community members, as well as visits to Pu‘uhonua o Pu‘uhuluhulu Maunakea and observatories. Weaving together hula and oli, original narrative, interviews, and … Continue reading Through June 27: Untitled TMT Project

Kumu Kahua will hold auditions for #haoleboyfriend by Stephanie Keiko Kong and Tony Pisculli on: • Saturday July 17th from 2pm to 5pm • Sunday July 18th from 6pm to 9pm Director Jason Kanda is looking for actors to fill the following roles: • SHARISSA Female, straight, local mix. • VAI Female, queer, Polynesian-local mix. … Continue reading Auditions for #haoleboyfriend at Kumu Kahua Theatre

In this play by Stephanie Keiko Kong & Tony Pisculli, five former math geeks and high school besties reunite ten years after they’ve graduated from Pearl City to wrestle with secrets, major life changes and guacamole at their favorite karaoke room. If you requested Lady Marmalade from the DJ at your prom, this play is … Continue reading Through September 19: #haoleboyfriend

"Hawai`i in the 1970s was a time of reclamation, discovery and pride. For Lovey Lee, a young queer Hawaiian, the 70s is about finding a place where they can just be." Auditions for Kumu Kahuaʻs production of Lovely Lee by Moses Goods, directed by Reiko Ho, will be held Monday June 3rd, and Tuesday June … Continue reading June 3 & 4: Auditions for “Lovely Lee”

Aunty Maria Lani Tunta is the free, fierce, and fabulous mother to a chosen family of queens facing their golden years and ready for second chances. What does it mean for a drag queen to be in their 70s, for a sexual player to keep up his game, for a divorced man to explore being … Continue reading The Golden Gays