Ka ‘Umikūmālua o nā Pō is a selection of scenes from William Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night, translated into ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i (Hawaiian language). While ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i translations of Shakespeare were frequently published in the 19th-century newspapers, there is no record of any performances, and so this is perhaps a historic first, an experimental blending of an English Renaissance story with a contemporary Hawaiian aesthetic, filled with music and lots of comedy. Adapted and directed by Iāsona Kaper, current UHM Hawaiian Theatre haumāna.
The performance will be outdoors and seating is on grass - bring your own mat or low chair. Some chairs will be provided for those who cannot sit on the ground.
Showtime is approximately 30 minutes.
IN CONJUNCTION WITH Hana Keaka: The Art of Hawaiian Theatre at UH Mānoa
“Indigenous Language Theatre” with Apolonia Tamata, Fijian L language expert, University of the South Pacific; and Tammy Haili'opua Baker, Associate Professor of Theater & Hawaiian Theater Program Director, UH-Manoa. 2-3 pm Nov. 13.
About Hana Keaka: The Art of Hawaiian Theatre at UH Mānoa
Displayed in this exhibition are the origins, development, and practices of hana keaka. In addition to a historical account of the practice of hana keaka by Kānaka Maoli, the exhibition highlights the contemporary hana keaka productions of the Hawaiian Theatre Program in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
East-West Center Gallery, John A. Burns Hall, 1601 East-West Road (corner Dole St. & East-West Rd.)
Hours: Open Weekdays 8:00 am–5:00 pm and Sundays Noon–4:00 pm
Closed Saturdays and Oct. 9, 10, Nov. 11, 24, 25, Dec. 23–26, Dec. 30–Jan. 2
MORE SPECIAL EVENTS
SCRIPT READING: “Tamoree” by graduate student Ka‘onohiokalae‘alohilohinei “Kala” Muller. 2 p.m. Dec. 18
PANEL: “Reflections on the UHM Hawaiian Theatre Program” with current and past participants. 2 p.m. Jan. 8