Perform in English and Hoike in Hawaiian Language. Sit in English and Noho in Hawaiian Language. Release in English and Hookuu in Hawaiian Language. Dance in English and Haa in Hawaiian Language. Hide in English and Pee in Hawaiian Language. Memorize in English and Hoopaanaau in Hawaiian Language. Touch in English and Hoopa in Hawaiian Language. Sing in English and Mele in Hawaiian Language. Appear in English and Oili in Hawaiian Language. Dive in English and Luu in Hawaiian Language. Crawl in English and Kolo in Hawaiian Language. Dance in English and Hula in Hawaiian Language. Balance in English and Kaulike in Hawaiian Language. Bellow in English and Kuo in Hawaiian Language. Breathe in English and Hanu in Hawaiian Language. Extend in English and Hoonui in Hawaiian Language. Embrace in English and Puliki in Hawaiian Language. Flinch in English and Kuemi in Hawaiian Language. Sit in English and Noho in Hawaiian Language. Release in English and Hookuu in Hawaiian Language. Dance in English and Haa in Hawaiian Language.
Hide in English and Pee in Hawaiian Language. Memorize in English and Hoopaanaau in Hawaiian Language. Touch in English and Hoopa in Hawaiian Language. Sing in English and Mele in Hawaiian Language. Appear in English and Oili in Hawaiian Language. Dive in English and Luu in Hawaiian Language. Crawl in English and Kolo in Hawaiian Language. Dance in English and Hula in Hawaiian Language. Balance in English and Kaulike in Hawaiian Language. Bellow in English and Kuo in Hawaiian Language. Breathe in English and Hanu in Hawaiian Language. Extend in English and Hoonui in Hawaiian Language. Embrace in English and Puliki in Hawaiian Language. Flinch in English and Kuemi in Hawaiian Language.

Hawai‘i Nō Ka ‘Oi: A Sakamoto Celebration – PRIME TIME

Prime Time Series
Earle Ernst Lab Theatre at Kennedy Theatre
February 24-27, 2022
THU-SAT at 7:30pm*
SUN at 2:00pm
Performed live for in-person audiences (subject to public health advisory changes).
*opening night is now Thursday, February 24

Program Director Tammy Haili‘ōpua Baker

Showcasing selected scenes spanning the breadth of Edward Sakamoto’s career and guided by a variety of directors, this performance will stand as a testament to Sakamoto’s contribution to the local and world-wide theatre community. His plays uniquely feature stories from and about Hawai’i from a specifically Japanese-American point of view, depicting the highs and lows, the struggles and celebrations, and highlighting how culturally diverse the Hawaiian archipelago has become.

*******ADVISORY: Patrons ages 5 and up must show proof of completed COVID19 vaccination and comply with all UHM and Kennedy Theatre COVID19 prevention protocols including but not limited to wearing a CDC approved mask over the nose and mouth at all times inside Kennedy Theatre********

TICKETS

Regularly Priced Tickets (in-person):
$18 Regular (Adult) 
$16 UH Faculty/Staff, Military, Senior
$13 Non-UHM Student/Youth
$8 UHM Student with current UHM ID

Click HERE to purchase tickets!


ALL PERFORMANCES ARE SOLD-OUT!
(as of Feb 16)

The WAITLIST for any last minute cancellations/openings will start taking names 60 minutes prior to showtime each day at the Kennedy Theatre Box Office Window. In-person sign-ups only. First come, first served. Seating is not guaranteed.

RESOURCES

Electronic Play Guide
Virtual Symposium in conjunction with Hawai‘i nō ka ‘Oi: A Sakamoto Celebration
Electronic Playbill
Media Release
Publicity Photos
Click here to donate to the UHM “Edward Sakamoto Fund”
UH News Article – UHM gifted rights to award-winning Asian American playwright’s works
Maui News Now Article – Rights to Works of Edward Sakamoto Gifted to UHM
Honolulu Magazine Article – Students Pay Tribute to Edward Sakamoto’s Work
UH News Article – Celebrated pidgin playwright’s works to be highlighted at Kennedy Theatre

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