Friday, November 30, 2012

Intergalactic Nemesis Art Contest forms

If you're having problems printing the PDF version of the form, try this Word doc version.

Shoot us an email at csinfo@hawaii.edu if you're still having problems with the form.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Win Tickets to Intergalactic Nemesis


Intergalactic Nemesis Live-Action Graphic Novel
WIN TICKETS TO THE SHOW!
1. On an 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper, draw what you think an Alien’s Holiday Vacation in Hawaii would look like.
2. Artwork must be original. PUT YOUR NAME ON BACK OF ARTWORK.
3. Submit your entry (artwork and the bottom portion of this form completed) by December 12, 2012 to any of the following locations:
    • Aina Haina Public Library
    • Hawaii State Library Children’s room 
    • Kalihi-Palama Public Library
    • Kennedy Theatre box office (through December 5 only)
    • Manoa Public Library
    • Outreach College offices Sinclair Library room 301
4. One winner will be chosen in each of the following groups: K - 2nd grade, 3rd - 5th grade, 6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, college.  Winners will be notified by December 21, 2012.  Judges decisions are final.
5. Each winner receives 2 tickets to the January 12th, 2013 performance of Intergalactic Nemesis Live-Action Graphic Novel
6. By submitting an entry, you grant UHM Outreach College permission and full rights to display your artwork.  The University is not responsible for lost or damaged artwork.
  
Contest is sponsored by UH Manoa Outreach College Community Services Division 
 csinfo@hawaii.edu • 956-8246


Intergalactic Nemesis Live-Action Graphic Novel, Book One: Target Earth


EVENT NAME: Intergalactic Nemesis Live-Action Graphic Novel
                              Book One: Target Earth

VENUE: UHM Kennedy Theatre, 1770 East-West Rd. Honolulu, HI 96822 

EVENT TYPE: Theatre

DATES/TIMES: Saturday, January 12, 2013; 7:30pm

DESCRIPTION: When The Intergalactic Nemesis Live-Action Graphic Novel premiered in 2010, more than 2,100 people turned out. Now, in its inaugural touring season, the production hits 24 venues around the country. This one-of-a-kind all-ages show is not to be missed.

The premise is simple: a period adventure story (with no small share of laughs) featuring Pulitzer-winning reporter Molly Sloan, her intrepid assistant Timmy Mendez, and a mysterious librarian named Ben Wilcott as they face the most serious threat Earth has ever known: an impending invasion of sludge monsters from the planet Zygon.

The telling is what makes the experience of The Intergalactic Nemesis so incredibly unique: while three actors, one Foley artist, and one keyboardist perform all the voices, sound effects and music, more than 1,000 hand-drawn, full-color, hi-rez, blow-your-mind comic-book images blast from the screen, all performed LIVE. 

TICKETS: Tickets are available on line at www.etickethawaii.com, by phone at 944-2697, or visit any UH Ticket outlet (Stan Sheriff Center, Rainbowtique Store in Ward Center, and the UH Mānoa Campus Center ticket office). Service charges apply. Advance sales end at midnight the day prior to the performance. At the door sales begin 1 hour before performance begins.

PHONE: 956-8246
EMAIL: csinfo@hawaii.edu 
WEBSITE: www.hawaii.edu/outreach/community 
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/UHManoaPresents
TWITTER: @UHManoaPresents

Sponsored in part by the Performing Arts Presenters of Hawai‘i, Mānoa Arts & Minds Series, and the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.

Friday, July 27, 2012

Damien online resources

There's a wealth of information on the internet about Saint Damien. Here are just a handful:
The program guide for our presentation of "Damien" will include a wealth of information.  Join us on Saturday, July 28 at 7:30pm or Sunday, July 29 at 2:00pm at UHM Kennedy Theatre.

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Happily Eva Afta Character Profile: Dancing Princess Sandy


Name:  Dancing Princess Sandy
Name origin:  Surfer Dude, Kelli and Kaha’i
Occupation:  Dancer
Known relatives:  Sisters: Mandy, Candy, Brandi, Randi and Dawn. Cousins of Princess Lokelani and Prince Ikaika. Nieces of King Lolo and Queen Kaluna
Group affiliations:  Dance partners: Da Six Menehunes / Professional Shoemakers: Manuel and Son Shoe Repair
Education:  Fairy Tale University
Special powers or abilities:  Sparkly magic smartphones that give us powers to sing & dance!

Happily Eva Afta Actor: Jaydence Goya


What brought you to Ohia Productions?  I was asked to understudy a Dancing Princess role in Happily 2005 by the choreographer, Sonia Infante.
  
What do you enjoy the most about being in this production?  It gives me the wonderful opportunity to share the stage with some of Hawaii’s most talented performers, while being able to help bring Lisa’s work to life!

What character do you play and how much of your own personality is in that character?  I play the role of “Dancing Princess Sandy.” I would say that I do have a bit of Sandy’s fun and outgoing personality.

What's your favorite musical number in the show?  I enjoy dancing with the Menehunes in “Happy Birthday Lokelani!” but really LOVE the closing company number, “Magic of the Mind.”

Any fun behind the scenes trivia you'd like to share about the show?  There is a real family of 4 in the show. Can you guess who they are?

What do you hope the audience will take with them after seeing the show?  I hope the take away is: We are so fortunate to live in a such a special place, and it’s so wonderful to be able to celebrate the people and culture around us. And, what better way to share this than through live musical theatre!

Are you a University of Hawaii alumnus?  If so, what was your major and fondest memory of UH?  YES! BBA in Marketing. Too many memories to count, but attending FROSH Camp as an incoming Freshman – through that, I received an introduction to the amazingly talented, Lisa Matsumoto! Was also a member of the UH Cheer Team – supporting UH Athletics.  

Happily Eva Afta Character Profile: Surfer Dude


Name:  Surfer Dude
Name origin:  Well, I'm like a surfer. And I'm a dude. So like, Surfer Dude!
Occupation:  Like duh, I'm a surfer!
Known relatives:  Jeff Spicoli, Johnny Utah, and my aunt Gidget.
Group affiliations:  The Association of Surfing Professionals
Education:  UC, Santa Barbara
Special powers or abilities:  I'm pretty good at surfing.

Happily Eva Afta Actor: Daniel Kawamoto


What brought you to Ohia Productions?  I enjoy speaking in front of people, so being on stage has always been a "bucket list" type of experience for me. My friend, Nolan Hong (Prince Ikaika) had been in several Ohia Productions, and he invited me to try out!
  
What do you enjoy the most about being in this production?  The cast is absolutely fantastic. Not only is everyone amazingly talented, they're also hilarious. I didn't expect to laugh so much and to have as much fun as I'm having.

What character do you play and how much of your own personality is in that character?  I play the Surfer Dude. At first glance, it seems a far cry from the real me, but I think there are some similarities. We're both pretty laid back and don't take the world too seriously. And we both say "like" a lot.

What's your favorite musical number in the show?  Wow, this one changes from week to week. But I really enjoy Ikaika and Lokelani's duet.

Any fun behind the scenes trivia you'd like to share about the show?  I didn't have a surf board for rehearsals until the very end. So I used all sorts of objects as a stand in, including a broom, a traffic cone, and some kid's old science fair display.

What do you hope the audience will take with them after seeing the show?  I hope the audience leaves with a great, big smile on their face.

Are you a University of Hawaii alumnus?  If so, what was your major and fondest memory of UH?  Not an alum, but I do have season tickets to UH football! Go Warriors! 

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Happily Eva Afta Character Profile: King Lolo


Name:  King Lolo
Name origin:  Uh...I dunno.
Occupation:  I'm the King of the forest but I not one lion.
Known relatives:  Uh...get my wife Queen Kaluna. Plus I get (counting on his hand) two kids Lokelani & Ikaikai. .
Group affiliations:  I get one Sears card.
Education:  Uh.......
Special powers or abilities:  I get the power to make promises then forget what I went promise.

Happily Eva Afta Actor: Daryl Bonilla


What brought you to Ohia Productions?  I went to see "Once Upon One Time" at Diamond Head Theatre in 1996 and immediately said "That's the type of show I want to do". However anytime they had auditions I usually was already in another show or didn't know when their auditions were. Finally got to be apart of Ohia's educational road shows then got to be apart of one of their mainstage productions in 2005 with "The Adventures of Gary & Harry".
  
What do you enjoy the most about being in this production? Not to sound cliche but when you are in an Ohia show it feels more like a family reunion than a production. Like wearing comfortable clothes, it just "fits". Always such a fun experience with nothing but laughs.

What character do you play and how much of your own personality is in that character?  I play King Lolo who like me is very easy going....and very handsome :) But unlike me he isn't too smart and his memory isn't too good. He tends to forget a lot.

What's your favorite musical number in the show? I have to say my favorite musical number in the show would have to be the very operatic "A Kiss Upon Those Lovely Lips".

What do you hope the audience will take with them after seeing the show?  I hope like me it encourages aspiring young performers to keep theatre going and get their creative juices flowing. We can't do these shows forever so we gotta inspire the next generation to keep it going strong for years to come. These shows are both fun to be apart of and fun to watch.

Are you a University of Hawaii alumnus?  If so, what was your major and fondest memory of UH? I did a little theatre at UH. I was in the Cirque Du Soleil styled "The Comedy of Errors" which was a lot of fun.

Friday, July 6, 2012

Happily Eva Afta Character Profile: The Wicked Queen


Name:  The Wicked Queen
Name origin:  Lisa Matsumoto's creative world.
Occupation:  Wreaking havoc on fairy tale characters, for the single goal of making sure she is the "baddest in all the land"!
Known relatives:  None known...
Group affiliations:  The Local Wicked Character's Association.
Education:  Masters' Degree in Poisoning Fruit, Magic Ukulele Communication, and Disguise.
Special powers or abilities:  Poisining Fruit, Magic Ukulele Communication, and Disguise.  Oh, having a very loud voice and being the "Baddest in all the Land"!  Muwahahahaha!!!

Happily Eva Afta Actors: Katherine Nakano


* What brought you to Ohia Productions? I was a sophomore in college, and I wanted to get involved with acting. I remember the audition notice went up and I thought to myself, "I could be in that!" I remember at the call backs, Tammy asked if I had any idea what it took to do a main stage production.  I said, "no, but I will do whatever it takes." I got the part of Red Rose Haku. It was an amazing first experience, and I have enjoyed being a part of Lisa's productions ever since.

* What do you enjoy the most about being in this production? As always, the company associated with doing it, and of course, the challenge of creating a new character. 

* What character do you play and how much of your own personality is in that character? I am honored to play the part of The Wicked Queen, Lisa's iconic role. My own personality?  Well, I guess....just a little.  I'm a mom, so I think I have come to hone some "Wicked Queen" traits.  There is definitely a bit of my own mother's quirky personality in her as well. 

* What's your favorite musical number in the show? "Magic of the Mind".  Hands down.  I associate that song with so many great memories.  Every time we sing it, I get chicken skin and tears in my eyes.

* What do you hope the audience will take with them after seeing the show? A sore stomach from laughing so hard and a great big smile on their faces. 

* Any fun behind the scenes trivia you'd like to share about the show? I think a part of the reason these shows are always so good is because of the ensemble work and play that everyone does to work on scenes.  I always find it so interesting and wonderful when I see a scene being worked on, develop into something amazing. 

* Are you a University of Hawaii alumnus?  If so, what was your major and fondest memory of UH?  Yes, I am alumnus.  My major was Performing Arts and Business Management.  Fondest memory? The very first Lisa Matsumoto show I did, of course.  Once Upon One Time.  Rehearsals through performance.  The entire experience.  

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Happily Eva Afta Character Profile: Mandy

Name: Mandy
Name origin: Lisa Matsumoto's brilliant mind
Occupation: Dancing Princess
Known relatives: Five dancing princess sisters: Sandy, Candy, Brandi, Randi and Dawn
Group affiliations: Orange is the new red (OITNR), Save the earth and everything orange (STEAEO)
Education: Orange R Us High School, Dancing in the Forest University, Yojo dance company
Special powers or abilities: Texting 5000 words per minute on my orange diamond blinged cell phone

Happily Eva Afta Actors: Shelly Kawamoto


* What brought you to Ohia Productions? During my first year at the University of Hawaii at Manoa I joined the Atherton YMCA and became friends with people who were affiliated with Ohia Productions.  They encouraged me to audition for Once Upon One Time, the first part of the Happily Eva Afta trilogy, and I was lucky enough to be casted in the show!
* What do you enjoy the most about being in this production? The Ohia family is a melting pot of individuals who lead very different lives outside of the theatre.  What I enjoy most is that this production enables us to spend time together and build a fabulous show for all to enjoy. 
* What character do you play and how much of your own personality is in that character? In this show I play Mandy, one of the dancing princesses.  Compared to my own personality this character is more youthful and giddy, and she loves the color orange. 
* What's your favorite musical number in the show? My favorite musical number is the finale song "Magic of da Mind" because it is inspirational, sharing the message that you can do anything if you just believe.
* What do you hope the audience will take with them after seeing the show? I hope that through our show, the audience is able to escape their lives for a few hours and enjoy being in our fantasy world, laughing and singing along with us!
* Any fun behind the scenes trivia you'd like to share about the show? The menehunes are each dressed in one color of the rainbow (ROYGBV).  The dancing princesses are dressed in the pastel color of their menehune counterpart.
* Are you a University of Hawaii alumnus?  If so, what was your major and fondest memory of UH? I graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with my Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene.  I truly enjoyed my time at UH Manoa and carry with me so many fond memories.

Monday, July 2, 2012

Happily Eva Afta Character Profile: Miguel

Name: Miguel
Name origin: Spanish / Filipino
Occupation: Shoemaker
Known relatives: Manuel is my Father
Group affiliations: We fix everyone’s broken shoe
Education: Just moved from the Philippines, still in college
Special powers or abilities: none

Happily Eva Afta Actors: Gino Pascual

* What brought you to Ohia Productions? Lisa Matsumoto brought me to the Ohia family back in 1991.  Even though Ohia was not established yet, it was the beginning of many lasting friendships.  This crazy group of talented individuals welcomed me back to the stage after nearly 20 years of absence beginning with the 15th anniversary show which happened in 2010.

* What do you enjoy the most about being in this production? This production is new to me.  I have never done Happily Eva Afta. Although I have performed in the other two shows of the trilogy, this production is exciting because I’m unfamiliar with the story line and familiar with the characters that pop up in the show.

* What character do you play and how much of your own personality is in that character? The character I play in the show is “Miguel”.  He is the son of “Manuel” the Filipino Shoemaker.  “Miguel” was a difficult character to develop, even though I am of Filipino descent.  I am a second generation Filipino in Hawaii, and unlike my character who speaks with a heavy Filipino accent; my character is innocent and naive.

* What's your favorite musical number in the show? My favorite musical number is the song the Hagemogi Fairy sings.  It’s so dark it reminds me of “Ursula“(Little Mermaid) and “Scar” (Lion
King) put together.

* What do you hope the audience will take with them after seeing the show?
I hope the audience has fun laughing.  I hope they take away the creativeness of the writer of the show.  I hope adults get inspired to act like the character when reading and I hope the young get inspired to act in a show on stage.

* Are you a University of Hawaii alumnus?  If so, what was your major and fondest memory of UH?  I graduated with a Bachelor in Public Administration from the University of Hawaii West Oahu.  My fondest memory of UH is time spent at Kennedy Theater sleeping, studying, congregating under the stairwell on the couches waiting for class or rehearsals to begin.

Happily Eva Afta Character Profile: Ikaika Lolo

Name: Ikaika Lolo
Name origin: My mada and fada
Occupation: Prince
Known relatives: Sister Lokelani and cousins the dancing princesses
Group affiliations: Reptile club
Education: Honolulu Zoo Academy
Special powers or abilities: Can stick to walls and catch flies with my tongue.

Happily Eva Afta Actors: Nolan Hong

* What brought you to Ohia Productions? A friend of mine in the cast back in 2004 asked me to audition and at first I didn’t want to because I didn’t know much about it. I kept blowing it off until the last minute, but once I read the script at the audition for Once Upon One Time, I was hooked and wanted to be in the show so badly! Thankfully I got cast and it’s been on ever since.

* What do you enjoy the most about being in this production? I enjoy the people. The best group of people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. They are so fun, generous, amazing, and full of what the true spirit of Aloha really is. Being around them is what I enjoy the most and am so glad I have the chance to call them family.

* What character do you play and how much of your own personality is in that character?
I play Ikaika, the prince who is turned into a gecko and is searching for a kiss from a princess to break the spell. I guess there is a part of my personality in this character in that he’s got a good sense of humor and optimistic (with a little encouragement from others).

* What's your favorite musical number in the show? The final song is without a doubt my favorite because of the emotion that it evokes from me. it represents the spirit of this whole show, where it encourages you to “believe in the magic of the mind”. It also has a huge emotional effect on me as well, as I know that this song will be the last song I sing with this group when we perform on the final performance. Even in rehearsal I get choked up practicing it because it makes me think of the fact that the show will eventually come to an end.

* What do you hope the audience will take with them after seeing the show? Pure Joy.

* Any fun behind the scenes trivia you'd like to share about the show?  It is widely accepted that I am the most talented cast member when it comes to the “cha cha” and “box step” dance maneuvers.

Friday, June 29, 2012

Happily Eva Afta Character Profiles: Snow Babe

Name: Snow Babe
Name origin: Pretty obvious, isn't it?
Occupation: Hand model
Known relatives: Distant cousin of Goldilocks. Might be related to Surfer Dude, but there's still speculation.
Education: PhD in Fairy Tale History from Storybook University.
Special powers or abilities: Can speak to turtles and dolphins. Bakes magical cookies.

Happily Eva Afta Actors: Angela Gosalvez

* What brought you to Ohia Productions? While taking Theatre Courses at UH, I met Pat Fujioka and he mentioned an audition for "The Princess and the Iso Peanut in 2010", and I figured to go audition just for fun and... BAM! I became a part of the ohana after being cast in my first Ohia show. At the same time, Tamara Montgomery was my Puppetry Professor and planted the idea of doing the Educational Road Shows that Ohia does, and got me into that aspect of Ohia Productions.

* What do you enjoy the most about being in this production? Getting to be surrounded by such a great group of kind, talented, hilarious, loving people. Hands down. 

* What character do you play and how much of your own personality is in that character? I play the part of Snow Babe, and I'd like to think that some of her fun-loving, bubbly personality comes from parts of my own. Some of her quirks and traits aren't too much of my own, but they're really fun to play around with. 

* What's your favorite musical number in the show? Probably the closing number because it has such a beautiful message and it's a really magical song to sing with everyone all together.

* What do you hope the audience will take with them after seeing the show? A sense of magic and joy! 

* Are you a University of Hawaii alumnus?  If so, what was your major and fondest memory of UH?  If so, what was your major and fondest memory of UH? Yes! Theatre major with a Certificate in French!  

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Damien Show Information

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EVENT NAME: Damien by Aldyth Morris

VENUE: UHM Kennedy Theatre, 1770 East-West Rd. Honolulu, HI 96822

EVENT TYPE: Theatre

DATES/TIMES: Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 7:30pm & Sunday, July 29, 2012 at 2:00pm

DESCRPTION: Aldyth Morris's award-winning play about Father Damien was first performed at Kennedy Theatre in 1976 and, since then, has been seen by enthusiastic audiences throughout the world. It returns to Kennedy Theatre in a new interpretation featuring Hawaiian music and stunning visual imagery. Dann Seki, starring as Damien, is a well-know local actor who has appeared in numerous film, television, and stage productions. Na Hoku Hanohano award-winner John Keawe provides musical accompaniment and local actor and storyteller Nyla Fujii-Babb performs the opening chant.

TICKETS: Tickets are available on line at www.etickethawaii.com, by phone at 944-2697, or visit any UH Ticket outlet (Stan Sheriff Center, Rainbowtique Store in Ward Center, and the UH Mānoa Campus Center ticket office), service charges apply.

PHONE:
956-8246   
EMAIL: csinfo@hawaii.edu
WEBSITE: www.hawaii.edu/outreach/community

Presented by the Mānoa Readers/Theatre Ensemble, a coproduction of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature and Outreach College and is part of the Mānoa Arts & Minds series. Support is provided by the Mānoa Arts & Minds Series, Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities, the Mānoa Foundation and Mānoa: A Pacific Journal of International Writing.
 

Happily Eva Afta Show Information

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EVENT NAME: “Happily Eva Afta”

VENUE: UHM Kennedy Theatre, 1770 East-West Rd. Honolulu, HI 96822
 
EVENT TYPE: Theatre

DATES: July 06- July 22, 2012
July 6, 7, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 at 7:30pm
July 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 at 2:00pm

DESCRPTION:
Lisa Matsumoto's "Happily Eva Afta," with music and lyrics by Roslyn Catracchia and directed by Tamara Montgomery, once again transforms traditional fairy tales into a comedic local fantasy full of memorable songs and colorful characters. Come meet Da Six Menehunes, The Dancing Princesses, Da Filipino Shoe Makers, Da Wicked Queen and the menagerie of delightful local-style fairy tale characters as they wander their way through a fun and crazy adventure! And see if it’s safe to head back into the forest...

TICKETS:  Tickets are available on line at www.etickethawaii.com, by phone at 944-2697, or visit any UH Ticket outlet (Stan Sheriff Center, Rainbowtique Store in Ward Center, and the UH Mānoa Campus Center ticket office), service charges apply.

For more information:
PHONE
956-8246
EMAIL csinfo@hawaii.edu

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A co-presentation of Ōhi‘a Productions and the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Outreach College.
Ōhi‘a Productions is sponsored in part by Hawai‘i Medical Assurance Association; Island Insurance, First Hawaiian Bank, Meadow Gold Dairies, Pioneer Ace Hardware, 94.7 KUMU Radio; Hawaiian Airlines, First Insurance Company of Hawai‘i

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Welcome!

Welcome to our inaugural post on our new UH Presents blog.  We hope to bring you some behind the scenes looks at our presentations here.  Like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/UHManoaPresents) or follow us on twitter (@UHManoaPresents) to be the first to know about new posts.

BACKSTAGE at the Cantonese Opera

春暉粵藝工作坊 BACKSTAGE at the Cantonese Opera a production by the Spring Glory Cantonese Opera Workshop (Hong Kong)...