Posts Tagged ‘HCP’
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
It is with deep regret that Hilo Community Players announces the cancellation of their play ‘ART’.
As many of you know, we lost one of our dearest members, Ms. Laura Andres, back in July. She was to have directed the show. A very talented and accomplished director, Mr. Ken Elliott, stepped in at the last minute and rehearsals were taken up with gusto. There was also a change in the cast at the last minute.
Life they say imitates art, but in this case ‘ART’, the play, has imitated life. Due to unhappy and unforeseen circumstances, the play cannot go on as scheduled. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may cause.
The honored and old cliche that “the show must go on” does not always apply. Sometimes the curtain has to come down.
Thursday, July 1st, 2010
LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST
HILO COMMUNITY PLAYERS
33RD ANNUAL SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK!
TONIGHT!!
The longest running theater tradition in the state of Hawaii continues with it’s 33rd year! This year, Hilo Community Players is proud to present Love’s Labour’s Lost, directed by Amy Jackson.
Four young noblemen vow to devote themselves to study for 3 years foregoing all contact with women and other such pleasures, but 4 ladies from France arrive on the scene and hilarity ensues. Can the noblemen keep their oaths to study? Will they break their vows and study only the women?
Add the common folk from the area, a school master, a curate, and a fantastical Spaniard, and you have a recipe ripe for good times for all.
The actors are a wonderful mixture of veterans of the Hilo stage and new faces. You will be enchanted by the versification and amused by the bombast. There is fun for all family members.
Evening performances are:
Thursdays through Saturdays, July 1, 2, 3; 8, 9, 10; 15, 16, and 17 at 7:30 p.m.
There are two Sunday matinees on July 4 and 11 at 2 p.m.
KALAKAUA PARK – DOWNTOWN HILO
As always, Shakespeare in the Park is offered as our gift to the Hilo Community, FREE OF CHARGE. We are grateful for the support we receive from our wonderful audiences. Donations are gratefully accepted – MAHALO!!
Saturday, March 27th, 2010
Join us on SUNDAY, and GET YOUR CAR CLEAN!
The Hilo Community Players are ready to scrub your ride, and get it sparkling clean! Support a great cause, and finally give your car the bath it deserves!
We are currently in production on “Bat Boy, the Musical,” an amazing musical theatre extravaganza! We are working hard to really showcase some amazing community talent! And we’re also working hard to raise the funds to build the set, make the costumes, and to rent the Akebono Theater for the show. PLEASE HELP! Your support of local, volunteer, community theatre is SO important!
Because of you, our Hilo community, we can continue to produce exceptional performance opportunities for the talented singers and dancers that make up our cast. Because of you.
Suggested donation is $5.
Tickets may be purchased in advance from any cast member – they make great gifts!
Buy three tickets, get one free!!
Share with your friends!
Buy one for your husband!
It’s gonna be a fun day! come and join us!
LOCATION:
Prudential Orchid Isle Properties
101 Hualalai
(between Burger King, and K’s Drive-In)
SUNDAY MARCH 28
9:00am – 1:00pm
Come play with us! And support an amazing event!
Friday, March 5th, 2010
 May the Bard be with you Love’s Labour’s Lost
The Hilo Community Players is thrilled to announce open auditions for their 33rd Annual Shakespeare in the Park. This year will see “Love’s Labour’s Lost” vibrantly brought to life.
Audition dates are the first 2 weekends of April.
Saturdays, April 3 and 10, from 2 to 4 p.m., and
Sundays, April 4 and 11, from 5 to 7 p.m
The location for auditions is the Pueo Community Center on Wainaku Street in Hilo.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script and perhaps some improvisational work as well.
This production will stretch your talents as an actor or techie. The production will be workshopped involving character building, improvisation, versification, and other acting exercises. All levels of talent and all ages are encouraged to attend auditions.
There are parts for 11 males and 5 females.
The Text:
Four young noblemen vow to study and avoid all forms of recreation and distraction for a period of 3 years. Four lovely ladies on an embassy from the king of France arrive on the scene and thoroughly discombobulate the studious gentlemen. A mixture of clownish figures add a touch of mayhem to the proceedings, and some notable scholars attending on the young noblemen perform hilarious language games.
The language of the play is some of the best Shakespeare wrote. The nobles all speak in iambic pentameter, and sonnets are scattered throughout the play, standing alone or as part of longer speeches.
If you have questions, contact the co-directors Amy Jackson and Jake McPherson.
amyjproductions (at) gmail.com
hawaii.jake (at) yahoo.com
Saturday, February 27th, 2010
Bat Boy, the Musical
CAST LIST
 Bat Boy the Musical We are THRILLED to announce the cast of “Bat Boy, the Musical!” Congratulations to these amazing performers!!
Edgar – Joshua Adams
Meredith – Yisa Var
Dr. Parker – Phillip Russell
Shelley – Gloria Baraquio
Sherriff Reynolds – Roch Jones
Pan – Daron Scarborough
Reverend Hightower – Clay Callaway
Mrs. Taylor – Laura Andres
Rick Taylor – Mark DeMoss
Ron Taylor – Kira Sirois
Ruthie Taylor – Cara Leonard
ENSEMBLE
(Daisy, Bud, Roy, Ned, Mayor Maggie, Lorraine, Institute Man, Doctor, etc…)
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- Jade Ellis
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- Koran Munafo
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- Jessica Dempsey
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- Laura Andres
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- Mark DeMoss
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- Cara Leonard
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- Roch Jones
Assembling this cast was a surprising challenge. We met a lot of GREAT new talent! There were so many strong voices, and so many strong performers. MAHALO NUI LOA to all who tried out! I’m so grateful to each of you for lending your support to this project. This show is going to be an insane amount of work, and we’re going to need everyone’s help to pull it all together. Thank you, and take pride in knowing that you’re continuing a grand tradition of Community Theatre! Together, on stage, back stage, in the scene shop, in the box office, we make magic happen! YOU are the Community in “Community Theatre.”
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
 Bat Boy Audition Flyer Auditions!
Saturday, Feb 20, 2-5pm
Wednesday, Feb 24, 6-9pm
Puueo Community Center (Clem Akina Park) on Wainaku – same place we always do auditions.
More info on the Official Bat Boy Page!
Can’t wait to see you there!!!
Monday, January 25th, 2010
 Two happy winners! Congratulations to all the talented individuals who received the highly prized Tiki Award on Saturday. We’ll post photos as they become available.
The ceremony was Emceed by the lovely Laura Andres, who shared with us some of the history behind this annual tradition. We believe the first Tiki Awards were presented in 1992, making this the 18th Annual occurrence of the ceremony. The party was attended by an energetic and vocal crowd of HCP members and enthusiasts. Potluck was devoured, beverages were consumed, and much fun was had!
And the awards were given to:
Best Actor, Cabaret – Randy Raphael
Best Actress, Cabaret - Yisa Var
Twinkle-Toes Award, Cabaret - Tim Oldfather
The Missing Link Award, Cabaret – Kalani Spain
Best Actor, Taming of the Shrew – Ray Campaigna
Best Actress, Taming of the Shrew – Jessica Dempsey
Rousing Applause Award, Taming of the Shrew – Kekoa Graham
The Three Mud-keteers Award, Taming of the Shrew – The Wiley Brothers: Kekoa Graham, Catherine McPherson, Angela Nakamura
Best Poster Design – Randy Raphael
Techie of the Year – Amy Jackson
Michael DuPratt Volunteer of the Year – Vershell Rogers
Lighting Design – Joy Pollard; Cabaret
Costume Design - Joyce Stevens, Laura Caswell, Helie Rock; Taming of the Shrew
Set Design – Steve Peyton, Randy Raphael; Cabaret
Best Choreography – Roberta Brashear-Kaulfer; Cabaret
Best Director – Randy Raphael; Taming of the Shrew
Best Musical – Cabaret
Best Show – Taming of the Shrew
Congratulations to all the winners!!! Our volunteers are directly responsible for our ongoing success, and it was a pleasure to honor and celebrate their contibutions. If you run into one of the winners, be sure to pat them on the back for a job well done!!
Friday, January 22nd, 2010
 Bat Boy the Musical We are THRILLED to announce our upcoming production of the cult musical hit, “Bat Boy, the Musical.” Featuring an energetic score by Laurence O’Keefe, “Bat Boy” tells the story of a half-bat, half-boy who was found in a cave in West Virginia. You may have read his story in the Weekly World News. The stage show follows his tale, from his discovery, to his education, his romance, and the revelation of his unholy origins!
“Bat Boy, the Musical” is being directed by Randy Raphael, whose credits include “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” “The Tempest,” and last Summer’s “The Taming of the Shrew.” Musical Direction is being provided by Gonzo Grogg (“Hedwig,” “Cabaret”). If you’re interested in joining the creative team, please contact the director at wonderrandy@gmail.com.
Auditions will be held in late February, with performance at the Akebono Theater in Pahoa, starting April 29. We’re finalizing the specifics now, so stay tuned for more details.
Friday, January 22nd, 2010
Love’s Labour’s Lost
Our 33rd Annual Shakespeare in the Park!
May the Bard be with you Take four young, noble gentlemen who swear to pursue erudition for three years, add four glorious women of France emboldened as an embassy from their king, and mix them together with various clownish figures such as a fantastical Spaniard, a mouthy page, and pompous lecturers, and you get the makings of Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost. The language is some of the grandest the Bard ever penned. The comedy refreshes the eyes and easily produces smiles. The setting is a garden, and the costumes are resplendent.
Come be part of Hilo Community Players’ 33rd Annual Shakespeare in the Park. There are parts for eleven men and five women, and a few of those men’s parts can be cast as women, depending on the level of ability at auditions.
Speaking of auditions, set aside the first two weekends of April. That’s April 3 and 4 and then again on 10 and 11. The place will be the Pueo Community Center. The times are to be announced.
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Friday, January 22nd, 2010
2009 was a great year for the Players, and we’re looking forward to an exciting, creative 2010! With upcoming productions of “Bat Boy, the Musical,” the 33rd Annual Shakespeare in the Park production of “Loves Labors Lost,” and a Fall production of the Tony Award winning “Art,” we are planning a diverse and challenging year! Come be a part of it!!
Auditions for “Bat Boy” will be announced very soon. Keep your eyes peeled!
Auditions for “Love’s Labour’s Lost” will be held April 3 and 4 and then again on 10 and 11, at the Pueo Community Center. The times are to be announced.
We have a newly elected, invigorated Board of Directors to lead us with clear vision and focus. We are discovering new funding opportunities, and exploring new ways of reaching our members. Change is in the air!! It’s a wonderful time to be a member of the Arts community in Hilo!
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