Kupua at Kumu Kahua Theatre
Dates: 10/29/2026 - 11/29/2026
📍 Theatre: Kumu Kahua Theatre
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Written by Hailiʻōpua Baker, this play presents two traditional Hawaiian mo'olelo: Ka ʻEnuhe and Ka Puhi a me Ka Loli. Both stories explore the perilous allure of hidden appetites that masquerade as love or comfort while quietly consuming the life of the ʻohana. Kupua embody forces that drain sustenance and vitality under cover of night, and survival depends on vigilance, confronting deception, and protecting the bonds of family and community.
Cast and Creative Team for Kupua at Kumu Kahua Theatre
Cast
DannSeki
Masa
Allan Okubo
Yosh
Ensemble
Ensemble
Creative Team
Hannah Ii-Epstein
Playwright
Sara Ward
Playwright
Marion Lyman-Mersereau
Playwright
Harry Wong III
Artistic Director
Sean T.C. O'Malley
Playwright
Hailiʻōpua Baker
Playwright
Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl
Playwright
News About Kupua at Kumu Kahua Theatre
Kumu Kahua Theatre Reveals Lineup For 56th Season
May 29, 2026 Kumu Kahua Theatre announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring world premieres spanning centuries of Hawai'i life, including a generational trilogy, a historical drama, and a 1930s-set mystery.About the Theatre
Kumu Kahua Theatre Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at Kumu Kahua Theatre?
The Queen's Will (08/20/26-09/20/26)
Not One Batu (01/21/27-02/21/27)
Pakalōlō Sweet (01/21/27-02/21/27)
Aloha Fry-Day (01/21/27-02/21/27)
Murder Finds a Medium (03/25/27-04/25/27)
Grumpy Old Futz (05/27/27-06/27/27)
Not One Batu (01/21/27-02/21/27)
Pakalōlō Sweet (01/21/27-02/21/27)
Aloha Fry-Day (01/21/27-02/21/27)
Murder Finds a Medium (03/25/27-04/25/27)
Grumpy Old Futz (05/27/27-06/27/27)
What shows have played recently at Kumu Kahua Theatre?
Casual K Hole & electroViolet (03/31/26-04/01/26)
It's Not His Nose That Grows (09/30/25-09/30/25)
The Conversion of Kaʻahumanu (01/20/22-02/20/22)
The Kasha of Kaimukī (10/28/21-11/14/21)
Buffalo?ed (01/26/17-02/26/17)
Kamau A‘e (05/31/12-07/01/12)
Wilcox’s Shot (03/29/12-04/29/12)
It's Not His Nose That Grows (09/30/25-09/30/25)
The Conversion of Kaʻahumanu (01/20/22-02/20/22)
The Kasha of Kaimukī (10/28/21-11/14/21)
Buffalo?ed (01/26/17-02/26/17)
Kamau A‘e (05/31/12-07/01/12)
Wilcox’s Shot (03/29/12-04/29/12)
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