Kumu Kahua Theatre Announces Upcoming Season

?Kumu Kahua Theatre held its annual volunteer appreciation party this past Sunday, at the theatre, thrown by its Board of Directors. In addition to great food, fellowship, and door prizes, volunteers were the first to hear the lineup for next season's shows.

Board President, Mark Kalehele and Artistic Director Harry Wong thanked the crowd of volunteers for their contribution to the important work Kumu Kahua Theatre does: giving scripts a chance to be staged. Volunteers at the theatre include: ushers, actors, technicians, builders, and even those who assist in the office work.

Managing Director, Donna Blanchard then read the list of shows in the 43rd season, with playwrights, performance and audition dates, while Mark Kalahele displayed each show's logo, created by graphic artist, Ryan Higa.

Kumu Kahua Theatre's 43rd Season

Will the Real Charlie Chan Please Stand Up?
A world premiere by Nancy P. Moss
August 22 ? September 22, 2013
Audition dates: noon Saturday, June 8 & 6pm Sunday, June 9

The fictional Charlie Chan and the real-life detective he was modeled after join forces to fight crime in Honolulu.

Flowers of Hawai'i
A world premiere by Lee Cataluna
November 7 ? December 8, 2013
Audition dates: noon Saturday, August 24 & 6pm Sunday, August 25

Ten vignette playlets capture the essence of family relationships.

Moa a M???
Popular Hawaiian legends of Umi retold by Jean Charlot
With permission from © The Jean Charlot Estate LLC.
January 23 ? February 23, 2014
Audition dates: 6pm Saturday, October 19 & 6pm Sunday, October 20

Stories about ?Umi, the "peasant prince" who was born a commoner and became a wise and famous ruler.

Cockadoodledoo
A world premiere by Eric Yokomori
March 27 ? April 27, 2014
Audition dates: 6pm Saturday, January 4 & 6pm Sunday, January 5

Expect the unexpected when ordinary life turns extraordinary.

Koi, Like the Fish
An O?ahu premiere by Keali'iwahine Hokoana
May 29 ? June 29, 2014
Audition dates: 6pm Saturday, March 8 & 6pm Sunday, March 9

An ailing man can no longer live alone. But the alternative doesn't make him happy.

Though unlikely dates are subject to change due to extraordinary circumstances.
(American Sign Language interpretation available upon request)

Subscription and tickets will be available beginning in June 2013. To receive a season brochure, call 536-4441, or visit the Kumu Kahua Theatre or box office at 46 Merchant Street (corner of Bethel & Merchant Streets, downtown) between 11am and 3pm Monday through Friday. Subscriptions range from $65 to $150 and individual ticket prices range from $5 to $20.

Kumu Kahua productions are supported in part by the State Foundation on Culture and Arts through appropriations from the Legislature of the State of Hawaii and by the National Endowment for the Arts. Also paid for in part by the taxpayers of the City & County of Honolulu; the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts; The Annenberg Foundation, McInerny Foundation (Bank of Hawaii, Trustee); Hawaiian Electric Company; The Star Advertiser and other Foundations, Businesses and Patrons.