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Indigenous & International 2016/17 SEASON ALOHA KAHILU PRODUCES Welcome to the 36th Season at Kahilu Theatre! This year we are presenting a brilliant celebration of “Indigenous and International” artists. From New Zealand and Australia to the Ivory Coast of West Africa, and from San Francisco to the hills of Appalachia, we will experience creativity in many languages. And, as is tradition, we will showcase extraordinary talent from our home island and across the Aloha State. This year’s Season offers spectacular dance: Christopher Morgan is a Hawaiian storyteller at his sinuous best while Ailey II and Hervé Koubi companies will both shock and inspire. We have developed a brand new Kahilu Steinway Series, Grease was in our very first season in 1981, and last season Kahilu brought it featuring beautiful music played by local and back to three completely sold out houses. (Photo: Sarah Anderson) national talent. What is the role of art? Kahilu Theatre was created by Richard Smart, a sixth generation Parker Ranch heir. He named the theatre in honor We continue to strengthen our Arts Ed @ Kahilu of his mother, Thelma Kahiluonapua’api’ilani Parker Smart, a beauty programs with new classes and partnerships. We are from the island of Maui. Richard spent years on the road chasing the delighted that our 16/17 Season artists will offer more magic of Theatre before coming home to Hawaii Island to build this than twenty Kahilu Youth Shows. Broadway stage, with a vision to not only present, but also produce quality shows. We are also pleased to announce our renewed This season Kahilu Produces two shows, training Waimea’s youth commitment to promoting the visual arts through in the craft of acting, musical theatre, and dance. The experience the gallery program, launching with “Kahilu Kapa,” of performing in a professionally produced show is exhilarating for in September. Our Kahilu Exhibits will feature solo young artists, improving their confidence, sense of belonging, and and thematic group shows, along with numerous inspiring a number of them to pursue careers in the arts. educational opportunities throughout the season. Finally, we hope you notice our new look. We’ve Dance of the Bees updated our visual identity with a new logo and Saturday, May 6, 7pm Sunday, May 7, 4pm $38 / $28 / $22 / $16 associated colors, reflecting the synergy of receiving Dance of the Bees is an original multi-media dance show that and sharing knowledge, both in our community and examines the life and plight of bees. Director Angel Prince will in the world. It speaks directly to our commitment collaborate with local beekeepers to create an artistic and educational as an arts organization to provide a dynamic and show based on a topic that is both relevant, and urgent. More than creative environment where learning and teaching one hundred students from the Kahilu Performing Arts Classes will happen in many ways. appear in the show filled with various disciplines of dance. Sponsored by Terry & Michael Cromwell, Mimi & Brian Kerley, John & Anne Ryan With your continued enthusiasm, we will continue to make a place where community, creativity, and inspiration thrive for many years to come! 13 the Musical Friday, June 16, 7pm Saturday, June 17, 7pm As always, we are grateful for your patronage, Sunday, June 18, 4pm $38 / $28 / $22 / $16 Using the Kahilu Youth Troupe's youngest rising stars, director Beth Dunnington will direct this hilarious, coming-of-age musical about discovering that "cool" is sometimes where we least expect it. 13 the Musical is about fitting in, and standing out. With a dynamic rock score Mimi Kerley Tim Bostock Deb Goodwin and searingly honest high energy story, this musical is recognized for featuring the only all-teenage cast to ever hit Broadway. Board President Artistic Director Executive Director Sponsored by Tim Bostock & Melanie Holt, Duncan F. Dempster, Deviants from the Norm On the cover: Ailey II in Alvin Ailey's Revelations (Photo: Eduardo Patino, NYC) HAWAIIAN KAHILU Hālau O Kekuhi Sunday, September 18, 4pm $68 / $58 / $48 / $20 Hālau O Kekuhi is celebrated on local, state, national, and international stages for its mastery of the oli and ‘aiha‘a style of hula. The ‘aiha‘a is a GOLD low-postured, vigorous, bombastic style of hula that springs from the eruptive volcano personas of Pele and Hi‘iaka, characteristic of Hawaii Island’s most powerful and creative forces. Sponsored by Kate Bell, PhD & Tom Blackburn, PhD, Concepcíon S. & Irwin Federman, Jim & Susan Mori, Sherm & Elaine Warner Christopher Morgan - Pōhaku Sunday, October 23, 4pm $68 / $48 / $38 / $20 Kahilu Gold Concerts bring Pōhaku is a dance theater piece bringing together storytelling, exceptional artists to perform in hula, modern dance, classical music, and multi-media to explore intimate, beautiful places on Hawaii compelling universal themes of Hawaii’s people. Kumu Hula Elsie Island. With a backdrop of night skies, Kaleihulukea Ryder of Kaimikaua’s Hālau Hula o Kukunaokalā, and ocean breezes, and island style living, electric cellist Wytold will accompany the performance. the concerts are hosted by theatre Sponsored by Nancy Lematta, patrons, and benefit the Arts Ed @ Beth Thoma Robinson R(B)/Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers, Kahilu programs. Jon Staub & Jefferson Finney, Baki & Bailey Wharton Maunalua Friday, December 23, 7pm $68 / $58 / $48 / $20 Maunalua features Bobby Moderow, Jr., Kahi Kaonohi, and Richard Gideon known for its tight harmonies, accentuated by Moderow’s falsetto and prowess with slack key guitar. A longtime favorite with audiences all over Hawaii, their always-entertaining performances range from fun, high energy songs to sweet and soulful ballads. Sponsored by Peter Souza, Kalei Kamalani & Matthew Kamalani, Working Class Hawaii Makana Saturday, February 11, 7pm $68 / $58 / $48 / $20 Makana is an internationally acclaimed guitarist, singer, composer, and activist who lends his musical talent for social change. He has been a TEDx presenter and is considered to be one the "greatest living players" of Ki Ho‘alu. Always a festive occasion, the events Sponsored by Charlie & Lisa Anderson, also feature performances by students Cathi Keene, Owo’s Farm, Frank Snow from the Kahilu Performing Arts Classes. Robert Cazimero Saturday, May 13, 7pm $68 / $58 / $48 / $20 Tickets $150 Hawaii’s most revered and beloved kumu hula and singer returns Includes pupu and libations to Kahilu Theatre to carry on with an unbroken thirty-two year-old tradition – celebrating May Day in Waimea. Robert is always one of the highlights of our season. Sponsored by Marianne Maynard Maisey Rika Pōhaku (Photo: Brian S. Allard) Wednesday, January 18 Makana Friday, February 10 John Cruz Sunday, March 12 Maisey Rika INDIGENOUS & INTERNATIONAL Martha Redbone - Bone Hill Saturday, October 29, 7pm $68 / $48 / $38 / $20 Bone Hill - The Concert is a uniquely American story of family and dreams – an unforgettable journey of neo-soul and blues, combining Martha Redbone's Choctaw, Cherokee, and African American roots. Sponsored by Concepcíon S. & Irwin Federman, Frank Snow Modern Māori Quartet Wednesday, November 9, 6pm $68 / $48 / $38 / $20 The award-winning Modern Māori Quartet (MMQ) is a suave, contemporary Māori showband. MMQ brings the concept of a Māori Ratpack into the present with a contemporary twist, fusing hearty and humorous Māori storytelling with the Western tradition of showband entertainment. Sponsored by Michael & Ruth Bernstone, Carol & Clive Davies, Bob & Nancy Male, Regan & Shoshana Matsumura Aotearoa's Finest with Maisey Rika Friday, January 20, 7pm $68 / $58 / $48 / $20 Maisey Rika returns to Kahilu with impressive Māori chanter and multi-instrumentalist Horomona Horo, and the award winning singer/songwriter Rob Ruha, and Seth Haapu, for a truly star studded event. Sponsored by John & Ann Broadbent, Les & Zora Charles, Mahina Duarte, Elliot Epner, MD & Marcia Belmont, Rebecca J. Hirsch-Keliihoomalu Realtor, Broker Black Arm Band - Dirtsong Saturday, January 21, 7pm $68 / $48 / $38 / $20 The Black Arm Band is an Aboriginal Australian and Torres Strait Island musical group that is original, uplifting, and ethereal. A “Sweet Honey in the Rock”-style female vocalist line up is backed by musicians wielding saxophone, didgeridoo, and percussion. Large-scale visual Dobet Gnahoré projections help transport the audience into the heart of the oldest Saturday, February 25, 7pm living cultures on Earth. $68 / $58 / $48 / $20 Sponsored by Tim Bostock & Melanie Holt, Tom & Marsha Kerley, Dobet Gnahoré is an exotic and exciting singer, Mimi & Brian Kerley, Nancy Lematta songwriter, dancer, and percussionist, from the Cote D’Ivoire or Ivory Coast. She was a nominee at the 2006 World Music Awards for Newcomer, and shared an award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance with India Arie at the 52nd Grammy Awards. She has developed a pan-African approach, in which local influences are mixed with styles and languages from across the continent. Sponsored by Mimi & Brian Kerley, Nancy Lematta, Puakea Ranch, Beth Thoma Robinson R(B)/Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers, Ric & Dao Rocker Modern Māori Quartet Dobet Gnahoré JAZZ DANCE Dirty Dozen Brass Band Ballet Folklórico Costa de Oro Friday, October 14, 7pm $68 / $58 / $48 / $20 Saturday, September 17, 10am Free The Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a famous music machine whose Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Ballet Folklórico Costa de name is synonymous with genre-bending romps and high-octane Oro is beautifully costumed and choreographed. These traditional performances. They travel the world bringing their R&B, jazz, funk, Mexican folk dances are certain to both entertain and educate. The Afro-Latino, and gospel favorites to delight music lovers everywhere. group will perform in the Paniolo Parade. Sponsored by Mimi & Brian Kerley, Nancy Lematta, Bob & Nancy Male Sponsored by Les & Zora Charles, Dr. Marcia Wishnick & Mr. Stanley Wishnick Hot Club of San Francisco - Cinema Vivant Friday, March 3, 7pm $68 / $48 / $38 / $20 Ailey II Cinema Vivant is an evening of vintage silent films accompanied Saturday, February 18, 7pm $68 / $58 / $48 / $20 by live gypsy swing.