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.

Auditions for “Hawaiʻi Nō Ka Oi: A Sakamoto Celebration”

Showcasing selected scenes that span 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.

Auditions: October 8, 2021 5-7pm, October 9, 2021 1-3pm, Kennedy Theatre Mainstage.

Performance Dates: Feb 23-27, 2022.

*In-class development sessions on: October 28, 2021 & December 16, 2021

Current UHM and UH System students in good standing will be given special consideration and will be encouraged to obtain academic credit by enrolling in a Theatre Practicum course.
O‘ahu based performers from the community are very welcome to audition.
Some parts might require experience with Pidgin.
Please dress in loose, comfortable clothes for some ensemble work.
Audition scripts will be available on site.
This is an unpaid, non-union project (SAG-AFTRA, Equity, etc.).

Scenes from the Following Plays will be included in the Production:

Chikamatsu’s Forest (1986), directed by Ron Heller
Stew Rice (1987), directed by Kaipulaumakaniolono
Mānoa Valley (1989) and The Life of the Land (1987), directed by Iasona Kaper
Obake (1995), directed by Maggie Ivanova
The Taste of Kona Coffee (1995), directed by Robert Torigoe
Lava (1997), different scenes directed by Marguerite Saxton and Ākea Kahikina

To sign up for an audition slot, please complete this Google form (CLICK HERE).
For more information, contact Ron Heller (rheller@hawaii.edu).

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