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Peace on Your Wings: Sadako Lives On

Cyd Shizuru

  

Credit noe tanigawa
The full cast and much of the crew for Ohana Arts' "Peace on Your Wings".

  

  Since her death in 1955, SadakoSasaki has become an international symbol of the effects of nuclear war. She has inspired songs, animations, and now, ‘Ohana Arts has created a musical based on her life affirming story.  HPR’sNoeTanigawa reports.

The premiere of “Peace on Your Wings” will take place at Leeward Community College Theatre on November 20th, 21st, and 22nd at 7:30 PM, with a matinee on Saturday the 22nd at 2 PM.  Tickets are $25 for premium seating, $15 For general admission, and $10 for students.  They can be purchased at:

http://www.showtix4u.com

"Peace On Your Wings" will tour the neighbor islands, with performances on Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island.  It will also be submitted to musical theater festivals around the country.

For more information on Ohana Arts,

A version of Sadako Sasaki’s story with archival footage

The headline photo 

Top Left to Right: Laurie Rubin (Lyricist/Co-Bookwriter), Jennifer Taira (Composer/Co-Bookwriter), Carolyn Lee (Director), Danielle Bensky (Choreographer), Zachary Agcaoili (Stage Manager)

Middle Left to right:  Kennedy Choo, Sydney Miyao, Austin Yoshida, Nicole Kiyan, Leion Van Osdol

Bottom Left to right:  Jolie Kushimi, Erisan Awaya, Devin Teruya, Taylor Inouye, Shayna Yasunaga, Maya Nakamoto, Katelyn Schmisseur, Gianna Borja

Noe Tanigawa covered art, culture and ideas for two decades at Hawaiʻi Public Radio.
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