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Classical Music Conversations

Jac is Back! Gypsy at Paliku Theatre

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

Published August 9, 2025 at 11:48 AM HST

Jacquelyn “Jac” Holland-Wright returns to Hawaiʻi to honor Mr. Ronald E. Bright and the I’m A Bright Kid Foundation. Beginning this weekend, she takes the stage at Oʻahu’s Palikū Theatre as Mama Rose in "Gypsy." She joins Classical Pacific to share insights about her character and the people who make this production special. Learn more

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Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

Sharene Keli`ipunilei Lum Taba is a harpist and is married to Jazz bassist and educator, Dean Taba.

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