The Hangry Games and J-Pop Demon Killaz Coming to Palikū Theatre

Livija Ryun, Amber Ooka, and K. Chellcee Acosta (bottom) in J-Pop Demon Killaz at Paliku Theatre

TristanKasy Henry, Elisha Costa, and Sean Paul Newcamp in J-Pop Demon Killaz at Paliku Theatre

Olivia Haeyun Kim, Eddrick Brown, and Michael Kristofer Harris in The Hangry Games at Paliku Theatre

Makena Kau Garcia and Isabelle Pozzi in The Hangry Games at Paliku Theatre

KĀNEʻOHE, Hawaiʻi — The Hawaiʻi Conservatory of Performing Arts will present two original one-act productions, The Hangry Games and J-Pop Demon Killaz, at Palikū Theatre from April 24 to May 3, 2026. Directed by Taurie Kinoshita, the productions highlight emerging student performers through fast-paced storytelling, stylized stage combat and comedic satire inspired by contemporary popular culture.

The Hangry Games, written by alumnus Kekoa A. Shope, reimagines a dystopian competition in which survival depends on resourcefulness, resilience and determination. The production incorporates physical performance elements and topical humor that reflect current events, themes of power and scarcity.

J-Pop Demon Killaz, written by alumna Noalani Helelā, is set on Oʻahu and follows three local young women pursuing careers in the music industry while confronting supernatural challenges. The play combines humor, music and action-driven storytelling through a Hawaiʻi-based perspective influenced by global pop culture.

Each one-act production runs approximately one hour and reflects the Hawaiʻi Conservatory of Performing Arts’ commitment to hands-on learning in acting, movement and stage production. The productions are recommended for audiences 18 and older due to staged violence, language and mature themes.

Performance Schedule

Fridays and Saturdays

April 24, 25 and May 1, 2 — 7:30 p.m.

Thursday

April 30 — 7:30 p.m.

Sundays

April 26 and May 3 — 3:00 p.m.

Tickets are $25 general admission, $20 for seniors (62+), active military with ID, University of Hawaiʻi faculty and staff, and Hawaiʻi Department of Education teachers, and $15 for students (13+ and college students with ID). Student tickets are available in person only.

Tickets may be purchased online at palikutheatre.com or in person at the box office one hour prior to showtime. For ticket information, contact the Palikū Theatre box office at (808) 235-7315 or paliku@hawaii.edu.

For more information about the Hawaiʻi Conservatory of Performing Arts and theatre courses at Windward Community College, visit conservatory.windward.hawaii.edu. Additional information is available from Professor Nick Logue at logue@hawaii.edu or (808) 236-9138.

For more information, visit: http://conservatory.windward.hawaii.edu