KUMU KAHUA THEATRE

by A.A. Cristi - March 21, 2025

The February Go Try PlayWrite winner is Bella Poynton for her piece GIRLAXY WARS! -or- Hell For Dude-Bros and Other Misogynist Jerks. Bella Poynton is a playwright, actor, and theatre historian. ...

by Stephi Wild - March 12, 2025

Kumu Kahua Theatre will host acclaimed magician Matthew Singer with a two-evening engagement, showcasing some of the world's finest magic in its intimate setting. Learn more here!...

by Stephi Wild - March 05, 2025

Kumu Kahua Theatre, in collaboration with Bamboo Ridge Press announced the March prompt for their monthly play writing contest, Go Try PlayWrite. Learn more here!...

by F.H. Kekoa - February 26, 2025

Explore Hawai'i's vibrant theatre scene with upcoming shows like 'Escape to Margaritaville' on Hawai'i Island, 'Aloha Kaua' in Maui, and 'Grease' on O'ahu, running through May 2025. Discover show dates, venues, and captivating stories in this spring preview....

by F.H. Kekoa - February 25, 2025

A bright new addition has set up “shop” at Kumu Kahua: The Improv Superette, the newest improv group on O’ahu, featuring a large cast of talented Poly improvisers playing classic improv games, served with two scoops of local flavor....

by A.A. Cristi - February 24, 2025

Keeping it local since 1971, Kumu Kahua Theatre has been named a grantee of Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s Equitable Access Arts & Culture program. Kumu Kahua has been awarded $57,000 from the program’s two-year* general operating support funding, with a focus on nonprofit organizations that are act...

by Stephi Wild - February 05, 2025

Kumu Kahua Theatre, in collaboration with Bamboo Ridge Press have announced the February prompt for their monthly play writing contest, Go Try PlayWrite. Learn more here!...

by Stephi Wild - January 17, 2025

The December Go Try PlayWrite winner is Sean Gref for his piece The Burger and the Duck. Sean Gref (he/him) is an early-career playwright from San Diego, CA. Learn more here!...

by Stephi Wild - January 08, 2025

Kumu Kahua Theatre has announced a new STAGES educational course for production directors on Oʻahu. Harry Wong III will teach theatre direction via script study and critical analysis of productions on Oʻahu....

by A.A. Cristi - January 02, 2025

Kumu Kahua Theatre, in collaboration with Bamboo Ridge Press has announced the January prompt for their monthly play writing contest, Go Try PlayWrite....