Lee A. Tonouchi News

TWO NAILS, ONE LOVE World Premiere Set for Kumu Kahua Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — January 16, 2026

Family estrangements and a little known history weave through a powerful play as Kumu Kahua Theatre will present Two Nails, One Love by Lee A.

Lee A. Tonouchi Named August Winner of Go Try PlayWrite Contest

by A.A. Cristi — September 19, 2025

Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press have announced Lee A.

Kumu Kahua Theatre Opens 55th Season with World Premiere of SMOTHER

by A.A. Cristi — August 13, 2025

Kumu Kahua Theatre opens its 55th season August 28–September 28 with the world premiere of Smother, a new comedy by Sara Ward about a mother’s hilarious meddling in her daughter’s love life.

Kumu Kahua Theatre Reveals New 55th Season

by Stephi Wild — May 27, 2025

Keeping it local since 1971, Kumu Kahua Theatre is kicking off its 55th Season of plays by and for the people of Hawaiʻi with a focus on strong female characters.

Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Reveal the Winner of the August 2024 Go Try PlayWrite Contest

by Stephi Wild — September 16, 2024

The August Go Try PlayWrite winner is Lee A.

Honolulu Theatre For Youthʻs CHRISTMAS TALK STORY Returns To The Stage

by Stephi Wild — November 7, 2023

Honolulu Theatre for Youth has announcedthe return of Christmas Talk Story.

Kumu Kahua Theatre Announces The Cast Of GONE FEESHING By Lee A. Tonouchi

by Stephi Wild — January 11, 2023

Kumu Kahua Theatre and production director Taurie Kinoshita have announced the Gone Feeshing team.

Kumu Kahua Theatre Announces 2022-2023 Season

by Marissa Tomeo — May 29, 2022

Kumu Kahua Theatre proudly announces its new season, with the schedule of plays planned for 2022-2023 reflecting some of the theatre’s most popular presentations over the years.

Kumu Kahua Theatre And Bamboo Ridge Press Announce The Winner Of The March Go Try PlayWrite Contest

by A.A. Cristi — April 15, 2022

The March Go Try PlayWrite winner is Lee Tonouchi for his play Surf Haoles Must Die.

Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Announce the Winner of the February Go Try PlayWrite Contest

by Stephi Wild — March 16, 2022

The February Go Try PlayWrite winner is Lee Tonouchi for his play Dykes in Waiks.

Winner Announced For December 2021 Go Try PlayWrite

by Stephi Wild — January 21, 2022

he December Go Try PlayWrite winner is Lee Tonouchi for his play SNOWPOCALYPSE NOW.

Kumu Kahua Theatre And Bamboo Ridge Press Announce The Winner Of The November 2021 Go Try PlayWrite Contest

by A.A. Cristi — December 15, 2021

The November Go Try PlayWrite winner is Lee Tonouchi for his play Da Haole Girl.

Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Announce The Winner Of The October 2021 Go Try PlayWrite Contest

by Stephi Wild — November 16, 2021

The October Go Try PlayWrite winner is Lee Tonouchi for his play Checkers & Pogo and da House of No Fun.

Kumu Kahua Theatre & Conch Shell Productions' Annual Reset Series Has Profoundly Increased Audience For Writers Of Color

by A.A. Cristi — July 28, 2021

Nearly three months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Kumu Kahua Theatre and Conch Shell Productions along with Braata Productions, formed an alliance called Reset Theatre Coalition designed to spotlight playwrights of color in America and their responses to current events and/issues.

Kumu Kahua Theatre and Conch Shell Productions Announce Featured Playwrights of the 2nd Annual Reset Series

by Stephi Wild — July 10, 2021

This July, Reset Series 2021 will feature nine new short plays written by Caribbean Diaspora, and Asian American and Pacific Islander playwrights that explore the courage and strength of women when faced with challenges.

Playwrights Announced for the 2nd Annual Reset Series (A Remote Collaboration)

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 25, 2021

based Conch Shell Productions is collaborating with Honolulu-based Kumu Kahua Theater to present the second annual Reset Series - a remote collaboration featuring live streamed performances (followed by Q&A's) on July 24th & July 31st at 8PM EST/ 7PM CT / 2PM HST.