Lee A. Tonouchi
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Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Reveal the Winner of the August 2024 Go Try PlayWrite Contest (Sep 16, 2024)
Honolulu Theatre For Youthʻs CHRISTMAS TALK STORY Returns To The Stage (Nov 7, 2023)
Kumu Kahua Theatre Announces The Cast Of GONE FEESHING By Lee A. Tonouchi (Jan 11, 2023)
Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Reveal the Winner of the August 2024 Go Try PlayWrite Contest (Sep 16, 2024)
Honolulu Theatre For Youthʻs CHRISTMAS TALK STORY Returns To The Stage (Nov 7, 2023)
Kumu Kahua Theatre Announces The Cast Of GONE FEESHING By Lee A. Tonouchi (Jan 11, 2023)
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Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Reveal the Winner of the August 2024 Go Try PlayWrite Contest
The August Go Try PlayWrite winner is Lee A. Tonouchi for his piece Need for Speed. Lee A. Tonouchi a.k.a. 'Da Pidgin Guerrilla' had couple few plays produce befo by Kumu Kahua Theatre. His play Oriental Faddah and Son ran at Paliku Theatre.
The August Go Try PlayWrite winner is Lee A. Tonouchi for his piece Need for Speed. Lee A. Tonouchi a.k.a. 'Da Pidgin Guerrilla' had couple few plays produce befo by Kumu Kahua Theatre. His play Oriental Faddah and Son ran at Paliku Theatre.
Honolulu Theatre For Youthʻs CHRISTMAS TALK STORY Returns To The Stage
Honolulu Theatre for Youth has announcedthe return of Christmas Talk Story. The HTY holiday favorite began in 1998 as a collaboration between author Gary Pak and playwright, Y York. The original production was titled Holiday Wrappings and was performed during the 1999-2000 season.
Honolulu Theatre for Youth has announcedthe return of Christmas Talk Story. The HTY holiday favorite began in 1998 as a collaboration between author Gary Pak and playwright, Y York. The original production was titled Holiday Wrappings and was performed during the 1999-2000 season.
Kumu Kahua Theatre Announces The Cast Of GONE FEESHING By Lee A. Tonouchi
Kumu Kahua Theatre and production director Taurie Kinoshita have announced the Gone Feeshing team.
Kumu Kahua Theatre and production director Taurie Kinoshita have announced the Gone Feeshing team.
Kumu Kahua Theatre Announces 2022-2023 Season
Kumu Kahua Theatre proudly announces its new season, with the schedule of plays planned for 2022-2023 reflecting some of the theatre’s most popular presentations over the years. Programming for the 52nd season has been especially curated with gratitude for the community at its core, recognizing that Kumu Kahua’s loyal audiences have enabled the nonprofit to remain a vibrant hub for theatre, both online and in-person, throughout the challenges of the pandemic and for over fifty years.
Kumu Kahua Theatre proudly announces its new season, with the schedule of plays planned for 2022-2023 reflecting some of the theatre’s most popular presentations over the years. Programming for the 52nd season has been especially curated with gratitude for the community at its core, recognizing that Kumu Kahua’s loyal audiences have enabled the nonprofit to remain a vibrant hub for theatre, both online and in-person, throughout the challenges of the pandemic and for over fifty years.
Kumu Kahua Theatre And Bamboo Ridge Press Announce The Winner Of The March Go Try PlayWrite Contest
The March Go Try PlayWrite winner is Lee Tonouchi for his play Surf Haoles Must Die. The contest prompt was: A 10 page max scene based on a confrontation between locals and spring breakers surfing out on the ocean in Waikiki..
The March Go Try PlayWrite winner is Lee Tonouchi for his play Surf Haoles Must Die. The contest prompt was: A 10 page max scene based on a confrontation between locals and spring breakers surfing out on the ocean in Waikiki..
Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Announce the Winner of the February Go Try PlayWrite Contest
The February Go Try PlayWrite winner is Lee Tonouchi for his play Dykes in Waiks. The contest prompt was: Write a 10 page scene about a meet-cute (an amusing or charming first encounter between two characters that leads to the development of a romantic relationship between them.) between a Hawai‘i local and a tourist in Waikiki.
The February Go Try PlayWrite winner is Lee Tonouchi for his play Dykes in Waiks. The contest prompt was: Write a 10 page scene about a meet-cute (an amusing or charming first encounter between two characters that leads to the development of a romantic relationship between them.) between a Hawai‘i local and a tourist in Waikiki.
Winner Announced For December 2021 Go Try PlayWrite
he December Go Try PlayWrite winner is Lee Tonouchi for his play SNOWPOCALYPSE NOW. The contest prompt was: For some reason, it snows everywhere on the islands of Hawai'i for a single day. Write a scene arising from this snow day (10 page maximum).
he December Go Try PlayWrite winner is Lee Tonouchi for his play SNOWPOCALYPSE NOW. The contest prompt was: For some reason, it snows everywhere on the islands of Hawai'i for a single day. Write a scene arising from this snow day (10 page maximum).
Kumu Kahua Theatre And Bamboo Ridge Press Announce The Winner Of The November 2021 Go Try PlayWrite Contest
The November Go Try PlayWrite winner is Lee Tonouchi for his play Da Haole Girl. The contest prompt was: A Thanksgiving situation. A 10 page (maximum) scene describing bringing your new significant other from the continental US to Thanksgiving with your local Hawai'i family.
The November Go Try PlayWrite winner is Lee Tonouchi for his play Da Haole Girl. The contest prompt was: A Thanksgiving situation. A 10 page (maximum) scene describing bringing your new significant other from the continental US to Thanksgiving with your local Hawai'i family.
Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Announce The Winner Of The October 2021 Go Try PlayWrite Contest
The October Go Try PlayWrite winner is Lee Tonouchi for his play Checkers & Pogo and da House of No Fun. The contest prompt was: In honor of Halloween, submissions must center on the first time a group of kids go trick-or-treating without their parents, and the scariest house in the neighborhood is next.
The October Go Try PlayWrite winner is Lee Tonouchi for his play Checkers & Pogo and da House of No Fun. The contest prompt was: In honor of Halloween, submissions must center on the first time a group of kids go trick-or-treating without their parents, and the scariest house in the neighborhood is next.
Kumu Kahua Theatre & Conch Shell Productions' Annual Reset Series Has Profoundly Increased Audience For Writers Of Color
Nearly three months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Kumu Kahua Theatre and Conch Shell Productions along with Braata Productions, formed an alliance called Reset Theatre Coalition designed to spotlight playwrights of color in America and their responses to current events and/issues.
Nearly three months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Kumu Kahua Theatre and Conch Shell Productions along with Braata Productions, formed an alliance called Reset Theatre Coalition designed to spotlight playwrights of color in America and their responses to current events and/issues.
Kumu Kahua Theatre and Conch Shell Productions Announce Featured Playwrights of the 2nd Annual Reset Series
This July, Reset Series 2021 will feature nine new short plays written by Caribbean Diaspora, and Asian American and Pacific Islander playwrights that explore the courage and strength of women when faced with challenges. Featured Reset Series 2021 playwrights include Tanya Perez, Hannah Ii-Epstein, Phanesia Pharel, Lee A. Tonouchi, Gretchen Suárez-Peña, Kimiye Everard, Jeannie Barroga (Lifetime Member, Dramatists Guild), L. Trey Wilson, and Michelle De Joya.
This July, Reset Series 2021 will feature nine new short plays written by Caribbean Diaspora, and Asian American and Pacific Islander playwrights that explore the courage and strength of women when faced with challenges. Featured Reset Series 2021 playwrights include Tanya Perez, Hannah Ii-Epstein, Phanesia Pharel, Lee A. Tonouchi, Gretchen Suárez-Peña, Kimiye Everard, Jeannie Barroga (Lifetime Member, Dramatists Guild), L. Trey Wilson, and Michelle De Joya.
Playwrights Announced for the 2nd Annual Reset Series (A Remote Collaboration)
based Conch Shell Productions is collaborating with Honolulu-based Kumu Kahua Theater to present the second annual Reset Series - a remote collaboration featuring live streamed performances (followed by Q&A's) on July 24th & July 31st at 8PM EST/ 7PM CT / 2PM HST.
based Conch Shell Productions is collaborating with Honolulu-based Kumu Kahua Theater to present the second annual Reset Series - a remote collaboration featuring live streamed performances (followed by Q&A's) on July 24th & July 31st at 8PM EST/ 7PM CT / 2PM HST.
Paliku Theatre Presents ORIENTAL FADDAH AND SON
Windward Community College presents Oriental Faddah and Son, a semi-autobiographical chronicle of the relationship between a father and his son, delving into the nuances of an Okinawan family. The play runs March 13-22 at Paliku Theatre.
Windward Community College presents Oriental Faddah and Son, a semi-autobiographical chronicle of the relationship between a father and his son, delving into the nuances of an Okinawan family. The play runs March 13-22 at Paliku Theatre.
Kumu Kahua Theatre Announces Playwriting Contest Winners
The judges have come to a consensus on the prizewinners for THE 2017 KUMU KAHUA/UHM THEATRE DEPARTMENT PLAYWRITING CONTEST. The winner of the $600 Hawai'i Prize is Lee A. Tonouchi of Aiea, Hawai'i for his comedy, Old Futs. John Mazur of Kailua, Hawai'i is the winner of the $250 Resident Prize for his play Topsy-Turvy. No Pacific/Rim Prize was awarded this year.
The judges have come to a consensus on the prizewinners for THE 2017 KUMU KAHUA/UHM THEATRE DEPARTMENT PLAYWRITING CONTEST. The winner of the $600 Hawai'i Prize is Lee A. Tonouchi of Aiea, Hawai'i for his comedy, Old Futs. John Mazur of Kailua, Hawai'i is the winner of the $250 Resident Prize for his play Topsy-Turvy. No Pacific/Rim Prize was awarded this year.
UchinaAloha at Kahua Theatre Through September
UchinaAloha by 'Da Pidgin Guerilla' Lee A. Tonouchi, the first show of Kumu Kahua Theatre's 46thseason, is a charming tale of generations of an Okinawan family in Hawai'i.
UchinaAloha by 'Da Pidgin Guerilla' Lee A. Tonouchi, the first show of Kumu Kahua Theatre's 46thseason, is a charming tale of generations of an Okinawan family in Hawai'i.
UCHINAALOHA, IHULA and More Set for Kumu Kahua Theatre's 46th Season
Kumu Kahua Theatre is proud to announce their 46th season of productions.
Kumu Kahua Theatre is proud to announce their 46th season of productions.
Kumu Kahua Theatre Sets PlayFestival 2016
Kumu Kahua Theatre presents, as part of its Dark Night Series, The PlayFestival 2016, an annual event organized by PlayBuilders of Hawaii Theater Company.
Kumu Kahua Theatre presents, as part of its Dark Night Series, The PlayFestival 2016, an annual event organized by PlayBuilders of Hawaii Theater Company.
SHOYU ON RICE, THE UNDERNEATH & More Set for Kumu Kahua Theatre's 44th Season
Kumu Kahua Theatre announced their season at Kaka'ako Agora, for a full-house crowd. Kumu Kahua Theatre Artistic Director, Harry Wong, announced the season and gave descriptions and dates for each of the shows, and then a team of actors performed a reading of the first play of the season.
Kumu Kahua Theatre announced their season at Kaka'ako Agora, for a full-house crowd. Kumu Kahua Theatre Artistic Director, Harry Wong, announced the season and gave descriptions and dates for each of the shows, and then a team of actors performed a reading of the first play of the season.
Olympics, Hula Highlight East West Players’ THREE YEAR SWIM CLUB
East West Players (EWP), the nation's largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work and the longest-running professional theatre of color in the country, continues its 46th Anniversary season, themed Languages of Love, with the mainland premiere of THREE YEAR SWIM CLUB by Lee Tonouchi.
East West Players (EWP), the nation's largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work and the longest-running professional theatre of color in the country, continues its 46th Anniversary season, themed Languages of Love, with the mainland premiere of THREE YEAR SWIM CLUB by Lee Tonouchi.
Olympics, Hula Highlight East West Players’ THREE YEAR SWIM CLUB
East West Players (EWP), the nation's largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work and the longest-running professional theatre of color in the country, continues its 46th Anniversary season, themed Languages of Love, with the mainland premiere of THREE YEAR SWIM CLUB by Lee Tonouchi.
East West Players (EWP), the nation's largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work and the longest-running professional theatre of color in the country, continues its 46th Anniversary season, themed Languages of Love, with the mainland premiere of THREE YEAR SWIM CLUB by Lee Tonouchi.
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