Aloha Performing Arts Company

March 10, 2010 @ 7pm

Produced by Area 23A

Mighty Uke
At the Aloha Theatre
For more information go to www.mightyukemovie.com
Guest appearance by Brittni Paiva
Bring your Ukulele to play after the show. The film makers will be having a Q&A session after the screening
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• Wednesday March 10, 2010 7:00pm

Open Seating (No Assigned Seats)

Tickets Available at online and at the door. Purchase Tickets Here
$10 Adults
$7 Students/Children

Until the 20th Century, if you wanted music, you had to make it yourself. Back then, music was embedded in our families, our communities, even our work. When the phonograph came along, none of us was good enough anymore and many became passive in relationship to music:
consumers rather than participants. Now, in the 21st Century, people are taking back the music, learning to make their own, forming communities, and the easy-to-learn ukulele with its wealth of old-time tunes evoking simpler times, is the instrument of choice.

Mighty Uke is a visual feast, filmed in vivid HD,counterbalanced by B/W historical footage and original animation, and accompanied by
music, played, composed and introduced by the characters themselves.

Mighty Uke travels the world to seek out ukulele players, documenting this third wave of popularity, exploring the rich history of the uke and learning about the healing effect of music self-played.

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Signup Deadline March 5th, 2010
Workshop Mar 15-20, 2010

Produced by APAC

Workshop is full. Names being taken on a wait list. Please fill out the form below but don't send payment yet.

What: Velveteen Rabbit Production Workshop
Who: Youth ages 8-12 year olds (7 if they can read well)
Where: Aloha Theatre
When: March 15-20, 2010 10am-4pm
Performance: 12:00pm March 20th $2 Suggested Donation per Ticket
Instructor: Eric Lammerman
Cost: $175 Pay Here (Limited Scholarships available and are need based)
Registration Deadline: March 5th, Late signup $185
Enroll Here: www.apachawaii.org/enroll (We promise it's easier than last time)

Bring a sack lunch each day (Not Money) and comfortable clothes to work in.

Aloha Performing Arts Company will offer "The Velventeen Rabbit," a spring break theatre production workshop for 8-12 year olds, which will be led by Eric Lammerman, Mar 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, with a public performance on Sat Mar 20. Each student who participates is guaranteed a speaking role in the show, and will also assist with technical preparations such as props, costumes, and set pieces. Lammerman will be assisted by members of Aloha Teen Theatre. Originally from Oregon, Eric earned a B.A. in Theatre Arts from the U of O in 1995. Eric also studied acting at the Howard Fine Studio in Los Angeles. In 1999, while still living in Southern California, he began teaching at the elementary level.

This enchanting version of "The Velveteen Rabbit" adapted by Anita Larsen will touch your heart. Unbeknownst to Andrew's grumpy nursemaid, there is a life to the playthings on the floor and in the toy cabinet when the lights go out in the nursery Timothy Lion, Train Engine, Skin Horse, Model Boat and Velveteen Rabbit all spring to life. Actors represent the "spirit" of each toy-chattering, bickering and sharing their feelings in hilarious and touching interactions. With narration by the tender and grandfatherly Skin Horse Spirit, you'll laugh and cry along with the characters as they endure the trials and tribulations of their unique experiences-especially the Rabbit Spirit, who learns about love when he gains the affection of the young boy. The raggedy stuffed bunny is with him every moment until Andrew comes down with scarlet fever and the doctor orders all bedding, including the much-loved toy, to be burned. Rabbit Spirit escapes that terrible fate by a "hare," finding himself among the wild rabbits and the beautiful nursery magic fairy. With a late-Victorian flavor in the dialogue and costuming, this adaptation creatively and beautifully renders for the stage the miraculous story of a stuffed animal made real by a child's love and a little magic.

The workshop will meet each day, 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 at the Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu, except for performance day, when the hours are
10 am to 2 pm (When the performance ends), with the show at 12:00 p.m. Tuition, which includes all materials required, is $175 per student, and limited scholarships are available. Students will need to bring a lunch, and a mid-afternoon snack will be provided. The workshop offers over thirty hours of instruction in the various aspects of play production, led by a professional. Enrollment is limited to 20
participants, so registration by 5:00 p.m. March 5 is recommended, to avoid a late signup fee of $10.00. A $25 cancellation fee applies after March 10. Online registration is available at www.apachawaii.org/enroll. For more information, call 322-9924.

Mar 20, 2010 7:30pm

Produced by Kona Harp Ensemble

Kona Harp Ensemble "Return of the Sun"
A Spring Equinox Concert
At the Aloha Theatre
For more information or call Claire Bajo 756-4874.

• Saturday March 20th, 2010 @ 7:30pm

Open Seating (No Assigned Seats) & VIP Seating in first 4 rows
Tickets Available at Soundwave Music, Divine Goods, www.apachawaii.org

$15 Advance
$20 At the Door
$25 VIP Tickets (First Four Rows)

The Kona Harp Ensemble will present it's unique blend of harps and other instruments to mark the coming of this year's Spring Equinox in this lively and moving concert event, "The Return of The Sun". Bernice and Manuel Roberto, Kristin Aria Shaw and Irminsul bring their wide and intriguing musical experiences into a unified voice that has already wowed Kona audiences with their concert debut for the Winter Solstice. Get your tickets early to this extraordinary performance event at the Aloha Theatre.

March 27, 2010

Produced by Big Island Magic Club

Tickets are available at Kona Wine Market, Sandys Drive In, Club members, At the door, and online HERE
Open Seating (No assigned seats)

Saturday, March 27 2:30 pm SHOW
Saturday, March 27 7:00 pm SHOW

Tickets for this show are $12 Adults and $10 for Children

This years special guest performer is Kristi Toguchi

Kristi Toguchi is an infusion of MAGIC, DANCE, and CIRCUS ARTS! By combining an eclectic blend of performing arts, Kristi has created a unique style of entertainment that has been recognized throughout the world. Kristi’s talent has been recognized with awards from the Society of American Magicians and the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Kristi was also awarded the Lady Magician of the Century Award in Hong Kong and the Outstanding Showmanship Award in Japan.

Following in the steps of her father and grandfather, Tengu the Magician, Kristi continues the tradition of magic in her family as a 3rd generation magician. Surrounded by magic every second of her life, her love for the craft was inevitable. Simultaneous to her magic career she also pursued a career in dance and circus arts. By the time Kristi received her Bachelor’s of Arts, in Dance from the University of California, San Diego, she had also choreographed for the San Diego Opera, and performed professionally with the Fern Street Circus, and San Diego’s renowned choreographers.

Kristi Toguchi takes miracles and makes them dance. The music starts, she takes the audience by the hand, and before they realize it, amazing things are happening all around them. When Kristi's on stage, magic rocks. It swings. It even does the Samba. Her magic is designed to make your imagination her partner on stage. Kristi has been featured in national and international venues, performing for television broadcasts, corporate clients, and non-profit organizations.

Kristi brings a fresh and electrifying quality to the magical arts.

For more information please visit www.MAGICOFKRISTI.com

April 1-3, 2010

Presented by V-Day Kailua-Kona

The Vagina Monologues written by Eve Ensler
A Charity Event

Thursday April 1st 7:30pm
Friday April 2nd 7:30pm
Saturday April 3rd 7:30pm

Tickets available here starting February 1.
Open Seating (No Reserved Seats)
General Admission $15

V-Day is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls by promoting creative events to increase awareness, raise money and
revitalize the spirit of existing anti-violence organizations. V-Day generates broader attention for the fight to stop violence against women and girls, including rape, battery, incest, female genital mutilation (FGM) and sexual slavery.

Recently over 4000 V-Day benefits took place around the world raising funds and awareness towards ending violence against women. Since 1998, V-Day and these highly successful events have raised over $60 million for local beneficiaries working to end violence against women and girls. Hot on the heels of their success, Kailua-Kona has joined this global movement as part of the V-Day 2010 Campaign.

V-Day Kailua Kona will present a benefit production of The Vagina Monologues at The Aloha Theatre on April 1-3, 2010 at 7:30 pm on behalf of the V-Day 2010 Campaign. This ground-breaking show, hosted by Resident Artist BFA Actor Tiffany Rose Brown, will be guest directed by award-winning NYU MFA Playwright Christopher Oscar Pena and feature activists and actresses from our community to benefit to help heal and protect the women and children of our island who are survivors of abuse.
Tickets available here.

April 9-11, 2010

Produced by Innovations Public Charter School

Honk Jr.
A Benefit for Innovations Public Charter School
Sponsored by Kukio Community Foundation
At the Aloha Theatre
For more information call 327-6205
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• Friday April 9, 2010 @ 7:00pm
• Saturday April 10, 2010 @ 7:00pm
• Sunday April 11, 2010 @ 2:00pm

Open Seating (No Assigned Seats)

Tickets Available at www.apachawaii.org, Innovations School Office, and 2 Hours Prior to showtime at the box office.
Credit Cards online only, Cash or Check otherwise.

General Admission
Ages 3-18 is $7.00
19+ is $10.00

Honk! Junior is a contemporary retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling" and features a fun, modern score that kids everywhere will enjoy.
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Deadline May 1, 2010

Aloha Performing Arts Company has announced its request for new, unpublished and unproduced scripts for its 17th annual Original Play Festival, which will be presented August 18 through 21, 2010 at the Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu, Hawaii. Scripts of any length and on any subject will be accepted through postmark date May 1, 2010.

• Entries must be:
  • Typewritten
  • Bound
  • Sequentially numbered pages
• 3 hardcopies and one electronic copy on CD are required to expedite selection committee's evaluation process
• Each copy of the script must contain:
  • A list of characters
  • A brief description of the play
• Scripts should not contain the playwright's name.
• One separate cover sheet with the title of the play and the playwright's name, address, phone numbers, and email address must be included, unattached to the bound scripts.
• Musical entries must be accompanied by three sets of performance quality CDs. Each set must contain all the songs with voice tracks, as well as all of the songs with accompaniment only tracks.

Plays selected will be mounted as staged readings, with minimal rehearsal, simple technical presentation, and actors holding scripts. All entry materials should be sent to: APAC OPF XVII, P.O. Box 794, Kealakekua, HI 96750. The committee's official selections will be made by mid June; notifications will be sent by late June; auditions for actor/readers will be held in early July; rehearsals will be conducted from mid July through mid August, and the festival will be presented Wednesday through Saturday evenings, August 18 through 21, 2010. A wrap up discussion and celebration will be held Sunday afternoon, August 22, at which time the "Opie" award will be presented to the people's choice of best script of the festival. The Opie award winning play will be presented to APAC's season planning Kokua committee for consideration for possible inclusion in a future mainstage season. For more information, call the APAC office at 808-322-9924.

1/4/10

April 23-May 8, 2010

Produced by APAC

Glengarry Glen Ross

by David Mamet
At the Aloha Theatre
For more information go to apachawaii.org or call 322-9924 or info@apachawaii.org

• Auditions Mar 8, 9 2010 More Info
• Friday, April 23 2010 7:30pm
• Saturday, April 24 2010 7:30pm
• Sunday, April 25 2010 2:30pm
• Friday, April 30 2010 7:30pm
• Saturday, May 1 2010 7:30pm
• Sunday, May 2 2010 2:30pm
• Friday, May 8 2010 7:30pm
• Saturday, May 9 2010 7:30pm

Reserved Seating (Earlier purchase means a better seat)
Tickets Available at the Aloha Theatre, online, or 322-1648

$18 Adults
$15 Seniors 65+
$15 Students/Children 3-18 years old
30th, 8th are Discount Nights, Everybody $15

David Mamet's 1984 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Glengarry Glen Ross, follows the lives of four unethical Chicago real estate agents who are prepared to go to any lengths (legal or illegal) to unload undesirable real estate on unwilling prospective buyers. The play is partly based on Mamet's experiences working in a Chicago real estate office during the late 1960s.

June 18-July 3, 2010

Produced by APAC

Geppetto & Son

At the Aloha Theatre
For more information go to apachawaii.org or call 322-9924 or info@apachawaii.org

• Auditions May 3, 4 More Info
• Friday, June 18, 2010 7:30pm
• Saturday, June 19, 2010 7:30pm
• Sunday, June 20, 2010 2:30pm
• Friday, June 25, 2010 7:30pm
• Saturday, June 26, 2010 7:30pm
• Sunday, June 27, 2010 2:30pm
• Friday, July 2, 2010 7:30pm
• Saturday, July 3, 2010 7:30pm

Reserved Seating (Earlier purchase means a better seat)
Tickets Available at the Aloha Theatre, online, or 322-1648

$18 Adults
$15 Seniors 65+
$15 Students/Children 3-18 years old
25th and 2nd are Discount Nights, Everybody $15

A musical retelling of the famous Pinocchio story, from the point of view of Geppetto, his creator. When the Blue Fairy grants Geppetto's fondest wish and brings Pinocchio to life, things seem perfect. But soon Geppetto is filled with doubts about being a father. It's only after Pinocchio is taken away to Pleasure Island that Geppetto realizes how important his son is.