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.

Giving

UH Foundation hosts several funds (listed below) that help support the students and programs within the UHM Department of Theatre + Dance. Click the name of the fund(s) you’d like to support to be taken directly to the UH Foundation website. Your generosity and support does not go unnoticed!

Department of Theatre + Dance Funds at UH Foundation

(funds listed alphabetically)

Edward Sakamoto Fund

(Fund #129-7160-4) – 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. Click here to donate.

Friends of Dance

(Fund #120-3370-4) – 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. Click here to donate.

Friends of Kennedy Theatre

(Fund #120-8700-4) – 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. Click here to donate.

Glenn Cannon Fund

(Fund #126-5500-2) – 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 and Dance Program. Click here to donate.

Hawaiian Theatre Program

(Fund #127-0610-4) Click here to donate.

James R. Brandon Memorial Asian Theatre Fund

(Fund #127-2700-4) – 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. Click here to donate.

Japanese Theatre Fund

(Fund #121-9680-4) – 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. Click here to donate.

Support Theatre & Dance Students

(Fund #120-0148-4) – This Department of Theatre + Dance Student Aid Fund supports theatre and dance students at UHM. Click to here donate.

Theatre & Dance Enrichment

(Fund #120-6510-4) – 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. Click here to donate.

Theatre for Young Audiences Fund

(Fund #129-0760-4) – To support program expenses related to any Theatre for Young Audiences production or program needs. Click here to donate.

Dept. of Theatre + Dance Endowment Funds at UH Foundation 

(listed alphabetically)

Friends of Kennedy Theatre Endowment

(Fund #205-5380-3) – 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! Click here to donate.

Glenn Cannon Endowment

(Fund #206-5500-3) – 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 an endowed fund that will generate investment income to provide on-going support for the students of the UH Mānoa Theatre and Dance Program. Click here to donate.

Donate by mail

Click here for instructions. Please indicate which fund you wish to donate to from the list above.

Create a new fund or have other ideas?

If you would like to make a special donation or create an endowment, please contact SaraLyn Smith at the UH Foundation!
Phone | 808 956-2305
Email | saralyn.smith@uhfoundation.org