Community Calendar

World Premiere Musical
Written and Directed by MFA candidate Alison Bruce-Maldonado

October 22-26, 2025
*Post Show Q&A following the Friday performance

Set in a 1940’s American toy store, Dolls: A Toy Story is a moving tale of love, loss, and societal change. As segregation and war shape the world around them, LENA, a radiant Black teen with dreams of becoming a fashion designer, and TIMOTHY, a soft-spoken White teen who is an aspiring engineer, find their love challenged by miscegenation laws that threaten to keep them apart. Meanwhile, the store’s dolls watch in quiet wonder as history unfolds and war leaves its mark on those who return, including a desperate former storehand and a once-powerful store manager carrying unspoken regrets. As the nation stands on the brink of change after the war, LENA must reckon with the sacrifices she has made for her family and the dreams that she left behind. With heartfelt music, historical depth, and a bittersweet love story, Dolls: A Toy Story reminds us that despite injustice, hope endures, and change is always on the horizon. Viewer discretion is advised. Not recommended for children.

Content Advisories: Segregation, racism, prejudice and harmful ideologies, war and its impacts, loss and grief, tense moments and conflicts.

Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 7:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7:30pm
Friday, Oct. 24 at 7:30pm*
Saturday, Oct. 25 at 7:30pm
Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2:00pm
*post-show Q&A 10/24

World Premiere Musical
Written and Directed by MFA candidate Alison Bruce-Maldonado

October 22-26, 2025
*Post Show Q&A following the Friday performance

Set in a 1940’s American toy store, Dolls: A Toy Story is a moving tale of love, loss, and societal change. As segregation and war shape the world around them, LENA, a radiant Black teen with dreams of becoming a fashion designer, and TIMOTHY, a soft-spoken White teen who is an aspiring engineer, find their love challenged by miscegenation laws that threaten to keep them apart. Meanwhile, the store’s dolls watch in quiet wonder as history unfolds and war leaves its mark on those who return, including a desperate former storehand and a once-powerful store manager carrying unspoken regrets. As the nation stands on the brink of change after the war, LENA must reckon with the sacrifices she has made for her family and the dreams that she left behind. With heartfelt music, historical depth, and a bittersweet love story, Dolls: A Toy Story reminds us that despite injustice, hope endures, and change is always on the horizon. Viewer discretion is advised. Not recommended for children.

Content Advisories: Segregation, racism, prejudice and harmful ideologies, war and its impacts, loss and grief, tense moments and conflicts.

Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 7:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7:30pm
Friday, Oct. 24 at 7:30pm*
Saturday, Oct. 25 at 7:30pm
Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2:00pm
*post-show Q&A 10/24

World Premiere Musical
Written and Directed by MFA candidate Alison Bruce-Maldonado

October 22-26, 2025
*Post Show Q&A following the Friday performance

Set in a 1940’s American toy store, Dolls: A Toy Story is a moving tale of love, loss, and societal change. As segregation and war shape the world around them, LENA, a radiant Black teen with dreams of becoming a fashion designer, and TIMOTHY, a soft-spoken White teen who is an aspiring engineer, find their love challenged by miscegenation laws that threaten to keep them apart. Meanwhile, the store’s dolls watch in quiet wonder as history unfolds and war leaves its mark on those who return, including a desperate former storehand and a once-powerful store manager carrying unspoken regrets. As the nation stands on the brink of change after the war, LENA must reckon with the sacrifices she has made for her family and the dreams that she left behind. With heartfelt music, historical depth, and a bittersweet love story, Dolls: A Toy Story reminds us that despite injustice, hope endures, and change is always on the horizon. Viewer discretion is advised. Not recommended for children.

Content Advisories: Segregation, racism, prejudice and harmful ideologies, war and its impacts, loss and grief, tense moments and conflicts.

Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 7:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7:30pm
Friday, Oct. 24 at 7:30pm*
Saturday, Oct. 25 at 7:30pm
Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2:00pm
*post-show Q&A 10/24

World Premiere Musical
Written and Directed by MFA candidate Alison Bruce-Maldonado

October 22-26, 2025
*Post Show Q&A following the Friday performance

Set in a 1940’s American toy store, Dolls: A Toy Story is a moving tale of love, loss, and societal change. As segregation and war shape the world around them, LENA, a radiant Black teen with dreams of becoming a fashion designer, and TIMOTHY, a soft-spoken White teen who is an aspiring engineer, find their love challenged by miscegenation laws that threaten to keep them apart. Meanwhile, the store’s dolls watch in quiet wonder as history unfolds and war leaves its mark on those who return, including a desperate former storehand and a once-powerful store manager carrying unspoken regrets. As the nation stands on the brink of change after the war, LENA must reckon with the sacrifices she has made for her family and the dreams that she left behind. With heartfelt music, historical depth, and a bittersweet love story, Dolls: A Toy Story reminds us that despite injustice, hope endures, and change is always on the horizon. Viewer discretion is advised. Not recommended for children.

Content Advisories: Segregation, racism, prejudice and harmful ideologies, war and its impacts, loss and grief, tense moments and conflicts.

Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 7:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7:30pm
Friday, Oct. 24 at 7:30pm*
Saturday, Oct. 25 at 7:30pm
Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2:00pm
*post-show Q&A 10/24

World Premiere Musical
Written and Directed by MFA candidate Alison Bruce-Maldonado

October 22-26, 2025
*Post Show Q&A following the Friday performance

Set in a 1940’s American toy store, Dolls: A Toy Story is a moving tale of love, loss, and societal change. As segregation and war shape the world around them, LENA, a radiant Black teen with dreams of becoming a fashion designer, and TIMOTHY, a soft-spoken White teen who is an aspiring engineer, find their love challenged by miscegenation laws that threaten to keep them apart. Meanwhile, the store’s dolls watch in quiet wonder as history unfolds and war leaves its mark on those who return, including a desperate former storehand and a once-powerful store manager carrying unspoken regrets. As the nation stands on the brink of change after the war, LENA must reckon with the sacrifices she has made for her family and the dreams that she left behind. With heartfelt music, historical depth, and a bittersweet love story, Dolls: A Toy Story reminds us that despite injustice, hope endures, and change is always on the horizon. Viewer discretion is advised. Not recommended for children.

Content Advisories: Segregation, racism, prejudice and harmful ideologies, war and its impacts, loss and grief, tense moments and conflicts.

Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 7:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7:30pm
Friday, Oct. 24 at 7:30pm*
Saturday, Oct. 25 at 7:30pm
Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2:00pm
*post-show Q&A 10/24

友達「Friends」
Written by Abe Kōbō
Directed by MFA candidate Robert Morris III

November 15-22, 2025
A Late Night Theatre Company Production

Friends, an absurdist comedy by Abe Kōbō, asks the question “what do you do when 9 eccentric strangers knock on your door, invite themselves in, and decide to make themselves at home?” 90 minutes of slapstick comedy, flirtatious dialogue, and misunderstandings make this the comedy event of the season. This new staging from Late Night Artistic Director Robert Morris reimagines the world of Abe’s play as a studio taping of a sitcom and features live jazz music from a studio band. With its unique mix of music, comedy, and modern themes…there is something here for everyone to enjoy! Bring your own friends and be part of our live studio audience!

Late Night Theatre Company strives to create relevant and innovative performance art-making that dismantles oppression, fosters skills in a pre-professional environment, and empowers our local, national, and global communities. Late Night productions are by, for, and about UHM students.

Please note that tickets to all Late Night Theatre Company performances will only be available at the Kennedy Theatre Box Office starting one hour before each performance.

Address: 1770 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI 96822

Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11:00pm
Sunday, Nov. 16 at 7:30pm
Friday, Nov. 21 at 11:00pm
Saturday, Nov. 22 at 11:00pm

友達「Friends」
Written by Abe Kōbō
Directed by MFA candidate Robert Morris III

November 15-22, 2025
A Late Night Theatre Company Production

Friends, an absurdist comedy by Abe Kōbō, asks the question “what do you do when 9 eccentric strangers knock on your door, invite themselves in, and decide to make themselves at home?” 90 minutes of slapstick comedy, flirtatious dialogue, and misunderstandings make this the comedy event of the season. This new staging from Late Night Artistic Director Robert Morris reimagines the world of Abe’s play as a studio taping of a sitcom and features live jazz music from a studio band. With its unique mix of music, comedy, and modern themes…there is something here for everyone to enjoy! Bring your own friends and be part of our live studio audience!

Late Night Theatre Company strives to create relevant and innovative performance art-making that dismantles oppression, fosters skills in a pre-professional environment, and empowers our local, national, and global communities. Late Night productions are by, for, and about UHM students.

Please note that tickets to all Late Night Theatre Company performances will only be available at the Kennedy Theatre Box Office starting one hour before each performance.

Address: 1770 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI 96822

Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11:00pm
Sunday, Nov. 16 at 7:30pm
Friday, Nov. 21 at 11:00pm
Saturday, Nov. 22 at 11:00pm

友達「Friends」
Written by Abe Kōbō
Directed by MFA candidate Robert Morris III

November 15-22, 2025
A Late Night Theatre Company Production

Friends, an absurdist comedy by Abe Kōbō, asks the question “what do you do when 9 eccentric strangers knock on your door, invite themselves in, and decide to make themselves at home?” 90 minutes of slapstick comedy, flirtatious dialogue, and misunderstandings make this the comedy event of the season. This new staging from Late Night Artistic Director Robert Morris reimagines the world of Abe’s play as a studio taping of a sitcom and features live jazz music from a studio band. With its unique mix of music, comedy, and modern themes…there is something here for everyone to enjoy! Bring your own friends and be part of our live studio audience!

Late Night Theatre Company strives to create relevant and innovative performance art-making that dismantles oppression, fosters skills in a pre-professional environment, and empowers our local, national, and global communities. Late Night productions are by, for, and about UHM students.

Please note that tickets to all Late Night Theatre Company performances will only be available at the Kennedy Theatre Box Office starting one hour before each performance.

Address: 1770 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI 96822

Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11:00pm
Sunday, Nov. 16 at 7:30pm
Friday, Nov. 21 at 11:00pm
Saturday, Nov. 22 at 11:00pm

友達「Friends」
Written by Abe Kōbō
Directed by MFA candidate Robert Morris III

November 15-22, 2025
A Late Night Theatre Company Production

Friends, an absurdist comedy by Abe Kōbō, asks the question “what do you do when 9 eccentric strangers knock on your door, invite themselves in, and decide to make themselves at home?” 90 minutes of slapstick comedy, flirtatious dialogue, and misunderstandings make this the comedy event of the season. This new staging from Late Night Artistic Director Robert Morris reimagines the world of Abe’s play as a studio taping of a sitcom and features live jazz music from a studio band. With its unique mix of music, comedy, and modern themes…there is something here for everyone to enjoy! Bring your own friends and be part of our live studio audience!

Late Night Theatre Company strives to create relevant and innovative performance art-making that dismantles oppression, fosters skills in a pre-professional environment, and empowers our local, national, and global communities. Late Night productions are by, for, and about UHM students.

Please note that tickets to all Late Night Theatre Company performances will only be available at the Kennedy Theatre Box Office starting one hour before each performance.

Address: 1770 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI 96822

Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11:00pm
Sunday, Nov. 16 at 7:30pm
Friday, Nov. 21 at 11:00pm
Saturday, Nov. 22 at 11:00pm

友達「Friends」
Written by Abe Kōbō
Directed by MFA candidate Robert Morris III

November 15-22, 2025
A Late Night Theatre Company Production

Friends, an absurdist comedy by Abe Kōbō, asks the question “what do you do when 9 eccentric strangers knock on your door, invite themselves in, and decide to make themselves at home?” 90 minutes of slapstick comedy, flirtatious dialogue, and misunderstandings make this the comedy event of the season. This new staging from Late Night Artistic Director Robert Morris reimagines the world of Abe’s play as a studio taping of a sitcom and features live jazz music from a studio band. With its unique mix of music, comedy, and modern themes…there is something here for everyone to enjoy! Bring your own friends and be part of our live studio audience!

Late Night Theatre Company strives to create relevant and innovative performance art-making that dismantles oppression, fosters skills in a pre-professional environment, and empowers our local, national, and global communities. Late Night productions are by, for, and about UHM students.

Please note that tickets to all Late Night Theatre Company performances will only be available at the Kennedy Theatre Box Office starting one hour before each performance.

Address: 1770 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI 96822

Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11:00pm
Sunday, Nov. 16 at 7:30pm
Friday, Nov. 21 at 11:00pm
Saturday, Nov. 22 at 11:00pm