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
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