Puana
World Premiere Hana Keaka
Written and Directed by Tammy Hailiʻōpua Baker
Artistic Collaborators: R. Keawe Lopes, Jr., Tracie Kaʻōnohiokalani Lopes, Zachary Alakaʻi Lum, Tawaroa Kawana

September 27-28 & October 4-6, 2024 – FRI/SAT 7:30pm & SUN 2:00pm
Pre-Show Chat: 6:45pm before Saturday performances

Haʻina ʻia mai ana ka puana… Puana explores the deep connections that Kānaka Maoli have with their kūpuna (ancestors) through song.  Family artifacts reveal stories encapsulated in poetic compositions from the past, which guide three contemporary musicians in their artistic journeys. This original hana keaka, Hawaiian language theatrical production, is a collaborative endeavor between UHM’s Hawaiian Theatre Program and Ka Waihona A Ke Aloha, a project of Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language. Puana brings together nationally and internationally renowned artists, professor and playwright/director Tammy Hailiʻōpua Baker, professor, composer and Kumu Hula R. Keawe Lopes, Jr., Kumu Hula Tracie Kaʻōnohilani Lopes, PhD candidate in Political Science and Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning musician and composer Zachary Alakaʻi Lum, and Māori composer and award-winning recording artist Tawaroa Kawana.

This hana keaka production will be performed predominantly in ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i.

Educators interested in School Show Performance dates and costs please contact ktbox@hawaii.edu for more information.

Mainstage Season – Ticket Prices

Regularly Priced Tickets:
$8 UHM Student with current valid UHM ID
$15 Non-UHM Student/Youth
$22 UH Faculty/Staff, Military, Senior
$25 Regular (Adult)

First Saturday Mainstage performances are “Throwback Saturday” – prices are from the good ol’ days:
$5 UHM Student
$10 Other Discount Groups
$15 Regular (Adult)
“Throwback Saturday” pricing is only valid for the SAT September 28, 2024 performance.

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Educators interested in School Show Performance dates and costs please contact ktbox@hawaii.edu for more information.