Kumu Kahua presents MAUI THE DEMIGOD (Feb10)

HONOLULU, HI: Kumu Kahua Theatre presents Maui the Demigod, adapted by Gary L. Balfantz with oli & hula created by Kahoa Malalis. The production will play at Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant Street in downtown Honolulu, from March 18th through April 18th, 2010.

A narrative theatre adaptation of Steven Goldsberry's Maui the Demigod: An Epic Novel of Mythical Hawai`i, Balfantz's play was first produced by Kumu Kahua in 1991 and toured the islands in 1992. The play incorporates hula, chant and storytelling in bringing the many myths of Maui to the stage – including his miraculous birth, prank-filled childhood, and heroic deeds of manhood such as slowing down the pace of the sun and pulling an island from the depths of the sea. Characters in the play include Maui's older brothers Loke, Waena and Ki`i, his mother Hina, god of the ocean Kanaloa and the sun La. Many versions exist of the same stories because, as the Kupuna says, "Maui was a great man. There were many who said he did things that he did not do. Many liars whom we cannot blame for their wonderful lies."

Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8pm: March 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27; April 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 2010
Sundays 2 pm: March 21, 28; April 11, *18, 2010
(No show Sunday, April 4, because of Easter)
*American Sign Language interpretation available upon request

Kumu Kahua board member Wil Kahele will direct the production, Kahoa Malalis will be the Kumu Hula, with set design by David Gerke, Lei Haku, Hair and Make-Up design by Friston Ho’okano; Costumes by Marya Takamori-Prickett.

The Cast is: Ashley Ferreira, Danielle Zalopany, Hale Mawae, James Bright, Kimberleigh Villasenor, Lisa Ann Katagiri, Moses Goods, Puamana Crabbe, Ron Encarnacion, and William Hao.

Kumu Kahua Theatre is an air-conditioned, intimate 100-seat performance space; Patrons are strongly advised to purchase tickets in advance as individual performances do sell out. Performances are at 8pm Thursday through Saturday, and at 2pm on Sunday afternoons. Tickets can be purchased with a credit card by calling 536-4441, or by visiting our box office between 11am and 3pm Monday through Friday. Ticket prices range from $5 to $16. Tickets are on sale now. For more information about this and other productions, or to buy tickets online, visit www.KumuKahua.org.

Kumu Kahua productions are being supported by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, celebrating more than thirty years of culture and the arts in Hawai‘i (with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts); the Annenberg Foundation; the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts, Mufi Hannemann, Mayor; paid for in part by the taxpayers of the City & County of Honolulu, the Hawai’i State Legislature, and Foundations, Businesses and Patrons.

Questions? Email



	Kumu Kahua Theatre Announces The Return Of Maui The Demigod! HONOLULU, HI: Kumu Kahua Theatre presents Maui the Demigod, adapted by Gary L. Balfantz with oli & hula created by Kahoa Malalis. The production will play at Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant Street in downtown Honolulu, from March 18th through April 18th, 2010. A narrative theatre adaptation of Steven Goldsberry's Maui the Demigod: An Epic Novel of Mythical Hawai`i, Balfantz's play was first produced by Kumu Kahua in 1991 and toured the islands in 1992. The play incorporates hula, chant and storytelling in bringing the many myths of Maui to the stage – including his miraculous birth, prank-filled childhood, and heroic deeds of manhood such as slowing down the pace of the sun and pulling an island from the depths of the sea. Characters in the play include Maui's older brothers Loke, Waena and Ki`i, his mother Hina, god of the ocean Kanaloa and the sun La. Many versions exist of the same stories because, as the Kupuna says, "Maui was a great man. There were many who said he did things that he did not do. Many liars whom we cannot blame for their wonderful lies." Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8pm: March 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27; April 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 2010 Sundays 2 pm: March 21, 28; April 11, 18, 2010 (No show Sunday, April 4, because of Easter) American Sign Language interpretation available upon request Kumu Kahua board member Wil Kahele will direct the production, Kahoa Malalis will be the Kumu Hula, with set design by David Gerke, Lei Haku, Hair and Make-Up design by Friston Ho’okano; Costumes by Marya Takamori-Prickett. The Cast is: Ashley Ferreira, Danielle Zalopany, Hale Mawae, James Bright, Kimberleigh Villasenor, Lisa Ann Katagiri, Moses Goods, Puamana Crabbe, Ron Encarnacion, and William Hao. Kumu Kahua Theatre is an air-conditioned, intimate 100-seat performance space; Patrons are strongly advised to purchase tickets in advance as individual performances do sell out. Performances are at 8pm Thursday through Saturday, and at 2pm on Sunday afternoons. Tickets can be purchased with a credit card by calling 536-4441, or by visiting our box office between 11am and 3pm Monday through Friday. Ticket prices range from $5 to $16. Tickets are on sale now. For more information about this and other productions, or to buy tickets online, visit www.KumuKahua.org. Kumu Kahua productions are being supported by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, celebrating more than thirty years of culture and the arts in Hawai‘i (with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts); the Annenberg Foundation; the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts, Mufi Hannemann, Mayor; paid for in part by the taxpayers of the City & County of Honolulu, the Hawai’i State Legislature, and Foundations, Businesses and Patrons. Home \| News \| Calendar \| Directory \| Plays \| Library/Storefront \| Timeline Copyright 2010, Roger W. Tang Questions? Email

Kumu Kahua Theatre Announces The Return Of Maui The Demigod!