He Leo Aloha at Kennedy Theatre

He Leo Aloha

Mainstage Series

October 8, 9, 10, 2021

FRI/SAT 7:30pm

SUN 2:00pm

Streaming Online from the Stage

Written and Directed by MFA Candidate Kaipulaumakaniolono

Music Direction and Arrangement by Ka Waihona A Ke Aloha, Kumu R. Keawe Lopes Jr. & the Tuahine Troupe

He Leo Aloha explores the power and limits of the leo, voice. In this play, seven college students embark on a quest to scrutinize and find true aloha in one another and in the knowledge of their ancestors through their own ingenuity in applying their ancestral language. On this journey they seek to weave the world of their ancestors into their own words, allowing for multi-generational communication in each utterance, imbuing their words with mana (divine power, authority). Throughout this hana keaka, traditional mele and original oli will be utilized to communicate and highlight the power of the leo. He Leo Aloha is a story about the power of language and the vital importance of communication, articulating that a mastery of language is the power to remedy any situation. He Leo Aloha is an lelo Hawaii (Hawaiian language) production.

TICKETS

Streaming Tickets | Special Streaming Discount

$15 Adult

$10 Discount Groups (UH Faculty/Staff, Seniors, Military, Youth, Non-UHM Students)

$5 UHM Student with valid Fall 2021 UHM ID
Ages: High School and Up