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Kumu Kahua Theatre
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
The Kumu Kahua Theatre is located in downtown Honolulu
and it features plays written by local Hawaii playwrights.
The performances typically feature themes and stories about
the local people of Hawaii. The theatre is sometimes
just called Kumu. The theater's motto is "Plays About Life
in Hawaii. Plays by Hawaii's playwrights. Plays for Hawaii's People".
Copyright ©
Kathleen Walling Fry
The Kumu Kahua Theatre is an intimate 100-seat playhouse
in downtown Honolulu featuring plays written,
acted, and directed by some of Hawaii's most
talented artists. The theater group was founded
in 1971 by University of Hawaii professor
Dennis Carroll to produce locally-written experimental
plays. In 1982 the group obtained non-profit status,
and in 1994 the Hawaii State Legislature designated
the building at 46 Merchant Street as the
playhouse for the Kumu Kahua Theatre.
The founder of the group, Dennis Carroll, served as artistic
director for many years. Dando Kluever was artistic
director in the 1980's and the current director is
Harry Wong III.
In addition to producing plays, the Kumu Kahua Theatre
offers acting and writing classes and they work with
the University of Hawaii at Manoa to sponsor an
annual playwrighting contest with awards in three categories:
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Hawaii Prize
Plays set in Hawaii or involving some aspect
of the Hawaii Experience. Open to both Hawaii
residents and non-residents.
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Hawaii Prize
Play set in the Pacific Islands or the Pacific Rim,
or involving some aspect of the Pacific Rim or
Pacific/Asian-American experience.
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Resident Prize
Plays about any topic written by Hawaii residents.
The Kumu Kahua Theatre is funded in part by
the Hawaii State Foundation for Culture and the Arts.
For the current season's performances see
Kumu Kahua Theatre Play Schedule
See also:
Small Community Theaters on Oahu
Large Performing Arts Centers on Oahu
Theatre Groups on Oahu
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Related Links
Oahu Island - Main Menu
Islands of Hawaii
Hawaii for Visitors
Elsewhere on the Web
Artistic Director Dando Kluever Died at Age 54
Profile of Kumu Kahua Theatre Actor Ron Encarnacion
Kumu Kahua's "Kamau" Packs Powerful Punch
Ever-Timely "Kamau" Returns
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