The Magical Pū Stealer at Palikū Theatre

WCCʻs Hawaiian Youth Theatre Production directed by Moses Goods

Windward Community College
Contact:
Bonnie J Beatson, (808) 235-7374
Mktg & Public Rel Dir, Chancellor's Office
Nicolas Logue, 236-9138
Theatre Instructor, Humanities
Posted: Jan 28, 2015

Kiha is tormented by the sound of Magical Pu.
Kiha is tormented by the sound of Magical Pu.

For two weekends in February, Hawaiian mo‘olelo will be brought to life for the whole family on the Palikū Theatre stage by a contingent of WCC Theatre 260 students and alumni. The Magical Pū Stealer is written and directed by Moses Goods, cultural educator at Bishop Museum, and world-renowned storyteller. 

The Magical Pū Stealer at Palikū Theatre
February 12–14 and February 19–21 (Thursday, Friday & Saturday)
7:30 p.m.
February 15 & 22 (Sunday)

2:00 p.m.

Tickets: ($15 general, $10 student/senior/Military/children) Order by phone: (808) 235-7310

The Magical Pū Stealer is a re-telling of the traditional Hawaiian mo‘olelo of Puapualenalena, a magical shape-shifting dog tasked with bringing peace to Waipi‘o Valley. This world premiere play delivers laughter, but also powerful life lessons.

“With so many students of Hawaiian ancestry on our campus, it seems natural that our youth theatre offerings should bring mo‘olelo to the stage. It’s important for young people to see their own culture on stage and watch dramatizations of these stories. It creates pride, passes on traditional ideas, and empowers the audience.” 

 “This year’s cast is composed of a handful of our best and brightest who have taken every theatre course we offer and are really honing their craft. Their performances are proof of the acting training we offer here at Windward.”  —Nicolas Logue, WCC Theatre Instructor

For more information about theatre courses at Windward Community College, contact Nicolas Logue at 236-9138 or logue@hawaii.edu.   
 

For more information, visit: http://paliku.com