INSTRUCTIONS (indicate which fund you wish to donate to from the list above)
Give to Theatre & Dance
Invest in the Next Generation of Artists, Scholars & Storytellers.
Make an Impact
Every gift supports the students, productions, research, and creative experiences that make the Department of Theatre & Dance a vibrant place of learning, practice, and performance.
Edward Sakamoto Fund
To honor preeminent Japanese-American playwright Edward Sakamoto (1940-2015), the Edward Sakamoto Fund has been established to provide annual awards to students in the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Department of Theatre and Dance who are focusing on playwriting, and to support departmental activities related to playwriting and Sakamoto's legacy.
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Friends of Dance
Make a gift in support of the research, publication, and creative activity of Dance faculty and instructors; the academic journey of Dance undergraduate and graduate students; and the outreach activities of the UHM Dance Program.
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Friends of Kennedy Theatre
This theatre support group is made up of alumni and friends who wish to help support student scholarships and productions at Kennedy Theatre. A volunteer board oversees the distributions of funds.
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Glenn Cannon Fund
Despite success as a Broadway and Hollywood actor, Glenn Cannon’s passion was giving to others as exemplified through his 45 years teaching theatre at UH Mānoa. Make a gift in Glenn Cannon’s memory to provide support for the students of UH Mānoa’s Theatre & Dance Program.
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Hawaiian Theatre Program
Help ensure that Hawaiian stories continue to be told, shared, and celebrated. Your gift supports student learning, artistic creation, cultural stewardship, and the future of Hawaiian theatre at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
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James R. Brandon Asian Theatre Fund
Make a gift in James R. Brandon’s memory in support of the study, teaching, and practice of Asian Theatre at UHM; the research, publication, and creative activity of Asian Theatre faculty; the academic journey of Asian Theatre students, and the outreach activities of the UHM Asian Theatre Program.
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Japanese Theatre Fund
Help us to further the production of Japanese theatre, both classic and contemporary forms, at UHM Kennedy Theatre as part of the Asian Theatre program.
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Theatre & Dance Student Aid Fund
Support the next generation of artists, scholars, educators, and creative leaders. Gifts to the Student Aid Fund help students access opportunities that enrich their academic experience and contribute to their artistic growth and success.
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Theatre & Dance Enrichment Fund
Department of Theatre & Dance Chairperson’s Enrichment Fund fund gives the UH Mānoa Theatre & Dance Department the resources it needs to make the most of opportunities that arise without using resources budgeted for other purposes.
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Theatre for Young Audiences Fund
Help spark curiosity, creativity, and wonder through live performance. Your gift supports productions and educational experiences that introduce children and families to the transformative power of theatre while nurturing the audiences and artists of tomorrow.
DonateEndowment Opportunities
Leave a lasting legacy through a gift that supports future generations of artists, scholars, educators, and creative leaders. Endowment funds provide permanent resources that sustain the educational, artistic, and cultural mission of the Department of Theatre & Dance.
FRIENDS OF KENNEDY THEATRE ENDOWMENT FUND
Help provide endowed support that will generate income for student scholarships, extraordinary production expenses, visiting scholars or theatre experts, and professional development opportunities for faculty. This fund was started in 2009 in celebration of 25 years of Friends. Help put it over the top!
GLENN CANNON ENDOWMENT FUND
The Glenn Cannon Endowment Fund honors the enduring impact of a beloved educator, mentor, and artist whose influence continues to shape generations of Theatre & Dance students. Gifts to this endowed fund provide permanent support for student opportunities and educational excellence within the Department of Theatre & Dance.
Additional Ways to Give
Donate by mail
Create a new fund or have other ideas?
If you would like to make a special donation or create an endowment, please contact Eriza Bareng at the UH Foundation!
808 956-2305 / eriza.bareng@uhfoundation.org