Although Leeward Theatre is currently undergoing a major renovation, the theatre is not completely dark. Leeward Theatre’s reduced 43rd season features a burlesque show, improv comedy, plantation plays and more.
Almost all of the productions are currently scheduled to happen in the new “Alternate Space” (formerly room AM-101).
Leeeward Theatre productions
- The Monsters and Maidens Burlesque Show
August 31 at 8 p.m.
September 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 and 10 at 8 p.m.The Monsters and Maidens Burlesque Show is a fundraiser for Leeward Theatre’s fall production and will consist of RPG (role playing games) themes much like the oldie but goodie RPG—Dungeons and Dragons. This will be a variety show with burlesque performances intertwined with comedic sketches, dance, singing and incorporating some of the EDM culture (electric dance music) through gloving. Seating is limited so get your tickets early.
- On the Spot Improv’s Hush
September 23 at 8 p.m.
September 24 at 4 p.m.Local improv comedy troupe On the Spot remounts their critically acclaimed, live-action, 1920s improvised, silent movie Hush, which was recently invited to appear at the prestigious Slapdash International Improv Festival this October in London England. Set in the style of the biggest silent movie stars of the day such as Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd and Buster Keaton, On The Spot’s: Hush captures all the drama and nostalgia of the silent movie era, with strong characters, physical comedy and live musical accompaniment.
- Plantation Plays
Performances are site specific, located at Hawaiʻi’s Village
November 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19 at NoonDue to their overwhelming popularity, Leeward Theatre will remount Plantation Plays and has commissioned three local playwrights—Courtney Takabayashi, Kirstyn Trombetta and Kiki—to create site specific work for the annual children’s theatre production.
Tickets and any additional information is available by contacting Hawaiʻi’s Plantation Village at (808) 677-0110 or email.
- She Kills Monsters
November 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 19 at 8 p.m.A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons and Dragons notebook, however, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly’s refuge. Seating is limited.
- Fall Choir Concert
December 2 at 7 p.m.Experience the Leeward CC choir first hand under the direction of Sharon Myung. Seating is limited.
- Fall Guitar Concert
December 3 at 4 p.m.An afternoon of guitar ensembles, duets and solos. The Leeward Coast Guitars—directed by Peter Frary—stage works by Mozart, Machado, Dowland and others. Seating is limited.
- Merchant of Venice
April 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 at 8 p.m.The spring 2018 Semester of Shakespeare will feature the beautiful and controversial Merchant of Venice. In this lively comedy of love and money in sixteenth-century Venice, Bassanio wants to impress the wealthy heiress Portia but lacks the necessary funds. He turns to his merchant friend, Antonio, who is forced to borrow from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. When Antonio’s business falters, repayment becomes impossible—and by the terms of the loan agreement, Shylock is able to demand a pound of Antonio’s flesh. Portia cleverly intervenes, and all ends well (except of course for Shylock).
- Spring Guitar Concert
April 22 at 4 p.m.An afternoon of guitar ensembles, duets and solos. The Leeward Coast Guitars—directed by Peter Frary—stage works by Mozart, Machado, Dowland, and Others. Seating is limited.
- Spring Choir Concert
April 28 at 7 p.m.Experience the Leeward CC choir first hand under the direction of Sharon Myung. Join us at one of their exciting concerts. Seating is limited.
