2006-07 Season Performances

Season Highlights Slideshow

Click here for 2006-07 Season Brochure

On the Mainstage:

Skupper Duppers
By Flora B. Atkin
Directed by Tamara Montgomery

Sept 30, Oct 6, 7 at 7:30pm
Oct 1, 8 at 2pm

Ahoy, mateys! Set your sails for a theatre adventure with the pirates of the good ship Skupper-Dup. Journey across the high seas and explore magical folktales and legends from Alaska, the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, and Hawai'i. The audience becomes part of the action as the ship sets sail. Be prepared to encounter fanciful puppets and colorful characters. Landlubbers beware!  And for an extra treat come 45 minutes prior to showtime to experience a free interactive adventure in front of the theatre with the wild pirates of the ship Skupper Dup!

Press Release
Poster
Photos
Program
Production Photos
Publicity Photos
Pre-show Video
Star Bulletin Review, 10/6/06
Honolulu Advertiser Review, 10/6/06

Tickets on sale online and at 944-BOWS on Sept 18
Tickets on sale at Kennedy Theatre and outlets on Sept 18
$12 Regular
$11 Seniors, Military, UH Faculty/Staff
$10 Students, Children
$ 5 UHM Students with validated ID

A Streetcar Named Desire
By Tennessee Williams
Directed by Lurana Donnels O’Malley

Nov 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 at 8pm
Nov 19 at 2pm

Not seen at Kennedy Theatre since 1973, A Streetcar Named Desire is often considered Tennessee Williams’s greatest play. Streetcar premiered on Broadway in 1947 and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The 1951 film by Elia Kazan won four Oscars out of its twelve nominations. Set in New Orleans, the play is the story of the conflict between Blanche DuBois (clinging to and haunted by the ghosts of her past) and Stanley Kowalski (her rough but vibrant brother-in-law).

The scenic design is inspired by the work of New Orleans artist and photographer Johnny Donnels and some of his art will be on view in the lobby. A screening of the film The Pink Satin Suit, about his life and work, will be held on Thursday Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Yukiyoshi Room.

Press Release
Poster
Publicity Photos
Production Photos
Page to Stage
Malamalama Magazine
Stell-Off! Shouting Contest Poster
Feature article in Honolulu Star-Bulletin Nov 3, 2006
Program
Star Bulletin Review 11/17/06
Honolulu Advertiser Review 11/15/06

Jim Gamble and His Puppets presents Circus!
Jan 6 at 7pm
Jan 7 at 2pm

Master puppeteer Jim Gamble returns to Hawai΄i to delight our youngest theatre-goers!

Press Release

Tickets on sale online and at 944-BOWS on Sept 18
Tickets on sale at Kennedy Theatre and outlets on Jan 2
$12 Regular
$11 Seniors, Military, UH Faculty/Staff
$10 Students, Children
$ 5 UHM Students with validated ID

Kyōgen
Directed and Translated by Julie Iezzi
Training by Japanese Kyōgen Masters

Jan 26, 27, Feb 1, 2, 3 at 8pm
Jan 28, Feb 4 at 2pm

Kyōgen, a medieval Japanese farcical form, is alive and well in the 21st century. This program of four traditional plays will highlight the range of stock characters commonly found in kyōgen plays, from the conniving servant, Tarô Kaja, and dim-witted son-in-law, to a very earthly demon and high-handed lord knocked from his high horse. A program filled with mirth that will bring anyone out of post holiday blues!
Funding provided by the UHM Office of the Chancellor and the University Research Council for Outreach Funding.

Press Release
Poster
Publicity Photos
Brief synopsis of plays being presented
Master Artist Bios
Kyogen On The Go Touring Information
Honolulu Advertiser Article (1/26/07)
Honolulu Advertiser Review (1/31/07)
Kyogen Program
Honolulu Star Bulletin Review (2/2/07)

Tickets on sale online and at 944-BOWS on Sept 18
Tickets on sale at Kennedy Theatre and outlets on Jan 16
$16 Regular
$14 Seniors, Military, UH Faculty/Staff
$11 Students, Children
$ 5 UHM Students with validated ID

Annual Dance Concert: Dances from the Heart/Land

March 2, 3, 9, 10 at 8pm
March 11 at 2pm

This year's Annual Dance Concert features "Clowns and Other Fools," a suite of dances by Lotte Goslar, a dancer, clown, and mime, known for her whimsical choreography. Other highlights include excerpts from "Anytown," an American anthem by Shapiro & Smith; and Bebe Miller's "Blessed" performed to a capella gospel music. Other works by UH Dance Faculty will round out the program
Funding provided by State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the University Research Council.

Press Release
Publicity Photos
Poster
Program
Production Photos
Honolulu Advertiser article
Star Bulletin article

Tickets on sale online and at 483-7123 on Sept 18
Tickets on sale at Kennedy Theatre and outlets on Feb 20
$16 Regular
$14 Seniors, Military, UH Faculty/Staff
$11 Students, Children
$ 5 UHM Students with validated ID

As You Like It
By William Shakespeare
Directed by new faculty member Paul Mitri
April 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 at 8pm
April 15, 22, 29 at 2pm

“All the world’s a stage...,” so muses the melancholy Jacques in Shakespeare’s romantic comedy As You Like It. The play is one of Shakespeare’s most produced comedies and features some of his best creation--Rosalind, Jacques, Touchstone, and Orlando. The play is about redemption as the characters find love, laughter, music and a simpler life in the magical Forest of Arden. As You Like It is directed by new faculty member Paul T. Mitri, one of the founders and past Artistic Director of the Seattle Shakespeare Company.
Funding provided by the Women’s Campus Club.

Page to Stage
Press Release
Publicity Photos
Production Photos
Program
Feature article, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/13/07
Feature article, Star Bulletin, 4/13/07
Honolulu Advertiser Review, 4/18/07
Lover and Her Lass (song used in production, composed by Mitch Mattson) mp3 format
Teaser from production (wmv format)

Tickets on sale online and at 483-7123 on Sept 18
Tickets on sale at Kennedy Theatre and outlets on April 2
$16 Regular
$14 Seniors, Military, UH Faculty/Staff
$11 Students, Children
$ 5 UHM Students with validated ID

SPECIAL MAINSTAGE PROGRAMS:

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Kennedy Theatre announces a new program for high school, college, and university classes. A Streetcar Named Desire and As You Like It are the plays highlighted this season. Schools who chose to read the plays as part of their course of study will receive curricular support materials, be invited to a rehearsal, have a chance to meet the directors and actors, and receive ticket discounts for groups of 10 or more. For more information call 956-9609 or visit page to stage.

FREE PRE-SHOW CHATS
Guest speakers, lecture-demonstrations, and student presentations help you learn more about the production you are about to see on Saturdays at 7pm right before the performance!

Streetcar: Nov 11 & 18
Kyogen: Jan 27 & Feb 3
Annual Dance Concert: March 3 & 10
As You Like It: April 14 & 21
           
PERFORMANCES FOR SCHOOL GROUPS
Click here for school performance reservation information.
Skupper Duppers, Jim Gamble and His Puppets, and Kyōgen all offer special daytime performances for School Groups. Please call the Children’s Theatre coordinator at 956-2591, email at theatre-youth@hawaii.edu or visit www.hawaii.edu/kennedy and click on “school performances” for information and reservation forms.

SUPER SPECIALS FOR UHM STUDENTS!

Reduced Prices!
Students registered at UH Mānoa who pay student activity fees are eligible to attend all Kennedy Theatre events at significantly reduced prices! Students may purchase a $5 ticket to any Kennedy Theatre mainstage event or a $4 ticket to any Kennedy Theatre Ernst Lab Theatre event! To get the special UHM price students must present a current validated UHM Photo ID at the Kennedy Theatre Box Office. Students without current validation may still purchase a ticket at the regular student price.

Buy-one-get-one-free UHM Ticket Nights!
UHM students are eligible to receive one free ticket on selected evening performances of mainstage events with the purchase of a $4 UHM ticket. Buy-one-get-one-free tickets will be available only on the day of the performance beginning one hour before show time (subject to availability) upon presentation of a validated UHM Photo ID. It’s a great way for you and a guest to see Battle of Will (Nov 18), Women Generals (Feb 15 and Feb 16), Annual Dance Concert (March 24), and Rhinoceros (April 28) at a bargain rate!

These special UHM ticket programs are generously funded by the The Associated Students of the University of Hawaii and the Student Activity and Program Fee Board.

ADVANCE TICKET SUPER SALE
Buy tickets to a minimum of three (3) mainstage productions and purchase them at super sale prices! See order form for pricing information.
Deadline: Sept 1